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Program:
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Seine River First Nation - Administration Building - Ontario Works
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Phone Numbers:
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807-599-2224
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Toll-Free:
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1-800-465-3349
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Fax:
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807-599-2865
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Address:
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PO Box 124
Mine Centre, ON
P0W 1H0
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Street
Address:
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37 Riverside Rd W
Seine River First Nation
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Location:
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- Administration Building/Band Office is located at Riverside Rd W in Seine River First Nation
- Community is situated 1 km S of Horsecollar Junction on Hwy 11, located 50 km W of Atikokan
- Land area is approx 17.58 sq km and lies al
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Accessibility:
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Not Wheelchair Accessible
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Hours:
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Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm
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Public Contacts:
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Cheryl Buckshot - Ontario Works Administrator
807-599-2224 Ext 2003 * cheryl.buckshot@bellnet.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 the Seine River 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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8/5/2025
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Service Profile Web Address:
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eng/displayService.aspx?id=142051
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