Mishkosiminiziibiing First Nation - Mishkosiminiziibiing First Nation - Band Office - Mishkosiminiziibiing First Nation - Band Office - Ontario Works

Band Office has relocated on a temporary basis to 403-B Anishinabe Way, next to the community hall

Program:

Mishkosiminiziibiing First Nation - Band Office - Ontario Works

Organization:

Mishkosiminiziibiing First Nation
Mishkosiminiziibiing First Nation - Band Office

Phone Numbers:

807-488-5306

Toll-Free:

1-800-361-7228

Fax:

807-488-1093

Website:

www.biggrassy.ca

Address:

PO Box 414
Morson, ON
P0W 1J0

Street
Address:

410 Anishinabe Way
Mishkosiminiziibiing/Big Grassy First Nation

Location:

Band Office is located at Anishinabe Way in the community of Mishkosiminiziibiing
Community is 130 km NW of Fort Frances, off Hwy 621 along SE shores of Lake of the Woods
Consists of six reserves: Big Grassy River 35G, whi

Accessibility:

Not Wheelchair Accessible

Hours:

Band Office: Mon-Fri 9 am-4:30 pm

Alternate Fri: 9 am-12 noon

Public Contacts:

Svea Hunter - Ontario Works Program Assistant
807-488-5306 Ext 201 * shunter@biggrassy.ca
Leana Gibbins - Ontario Works Administrator (Interim)
807-488-5306 Ext 207 * owadministrator@biggrassy.ca

Service Description:

Provides short term financial assistance to individuals and families in need

Offers Extended Health Benefits to qualifying individuals

Provides information to recipients about participation requirements including seeking employment, basic education, volunteer work, or self employment

Participants 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

Fees:

None

Application:

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

Eligibility / Target Population:

Members of Mishkosiminiziibiing First Nation

Individuals must:

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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

Languages:

English

Language Notes:

Ojibway, upon request

Area Served:

District of Kenora, District of Rainy River