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Program:
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Naicatchewenin First Nation - Band Office - Ontario Works
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Phone Numbers:
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807-486-3407
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Fax:
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807-486-3704
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Address:
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PO Box 15 RR 1
Devlin, ON
P0W 1C0
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Street
Address:
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RR 1
La Vallée
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Location:
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- Band Office is located in the community of Naicatchewenin First Nation
- Community is W of Fort Frances along Hwy 11 and 50 km N of Devlin on Hwy 613
- Community consists of 3 reserves: Agency 1
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Accessibility:
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Not Wheelchair Accessible
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Hours:
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Band Office: Mon-Thu 9 am-4:30 pm, Fri 9 am-2:30 pm
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Public Contacts:
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Melissa Smith - Ontario Works Manager
807-486-3407 Ext 207 * owmanager@nwbay.ca
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Service Description:
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Provides short term financial assistance to individuals and families in needOffers Extended Health Benefits to qualifying individualsProvides information to recipients about participation requirements including seeking employment, basic education, volunteer work, or self employmentParticipants can access a variety of programs and support services including but not limited to:
- Child Care
- Clothing Needs
- Community Placement Program
- Discretionary Benefits
- Drug Benefits
- Employment Resource Centre
- Employment Start-up Costs
- Enhanced Employment Placement Program
- Funeral and burial expenses
- Learning, Earning and Parenting
- Pay-Direct to Landlord
- Special Diets Allowance
- Transportation
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Fees:
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None
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Application:
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The following documentation is required to complete application:
- Copy of Canada Child Benefit statement (for children under 18 years of age)
- Copy of mortgage or rental agreement
- Health card
- Information about assets owned, such as a Registered Retirement Savings Plan,
- Information about other income and money, such as a pension
- Proof of identity, such as birth certificate
- Proof of Social Insurance Number
- Recent bank statement for all bank accounts
- Record of Employment and/or most recent pay stubs
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Members of Naicatchewenin First Nation
Individuals must:
- be a resident of Ontario
- be in immediate financial need to help pay for food and housing costs
- be willing to take part in activities that will help find employment
- sign a Participation Agreement
Amount of financial assistance provided is determined by various factors including:
- Assets
- Family size
- Housing costs
- Income
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Languages:
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English
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Language Notes:
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Ojibway, upon request
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Area Served:
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District of Rainy River
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Last Updated:
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6/26/2025
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Service Profile Web Address:
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eng/displayService.aspx?id=142049
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