Band Office has relocated on a temporary basis to 403-B Anishinabe Way, next to the community hall - VG, 18Oct2024 Housing Office is located at 700 Tobacco Rd
Program: Mishkosiminiziibiing First Nation - Band Office - Housing Program
Organization: Mishkosiminiziibiing First Nation
Mishkosiminiziibiing First Nation - Band Office
Phone Numbers: 807-488-5614
Toll-Free: 1-800-361-7228
Fax: 807-488-5533
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: Buck Morrison - Housing Coordinator
807-488-5614 Ext 1003 * housing@biggrassy.ca

Service Description:
  • Addresses and acts upon all housing issues and related requests
  • Ensures that housing issues are effectively managed
  • Offers the following services:
    • Provides recommendations and changes to the housing policy
    • Receives and reviews applications for renovations, new housing units, housing loans and housing renovation loans
    • Reviews rents to ensure payments are made
    • Arranges inspections of rental units and community houses for maintenance, repairs and renovations
    • Carries out annual maintenance and repairs on behalf of tenants including landscaping
    • Maintains a comprehensive database on all community housing units that includes information such as what programs were accessed for building and repairs, loans outstanding, services (water, sewer, roads) available, inspection reports, condition of unit, year it was built and other unit particulars
    • Enforces all tenant agreements and explains agreement responsibilities
    Also responsible for:
    • Providing assistance in the long-term planning of minor/major capital projects
    • Development and maintenance of all documents and forms related to housing including leases, releases and notices



    Fees: None
    Application: Copy of the housing policy and all related building applications/housing forms available at the Band Office
    Eligibility / Target Population: Members of Mishkosiminiziibiing First Nation
    Languages: English
    Language Notes: Ojibway, available upon request
    Area Served: District of Kenora, District of Rainy River
    See Also: Affordable Housing
    Last Updated: 10/15/2024
    Service Profile Web Address: eng/displayService.aspx?id=142178

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