Program: Wapekeka First Nation - Band Office - Ontario Works
Organization: Wapekeka First Nation
Wapekeka First Nation - Band Office
Phone Numbers: 807-537-2315
Fax: 807-537-2336
Email: wfn@wapekeka.ca
Website: www.wapekeka.ca
Address:
c/o c/o Band Office
PO Box 2 c/o Band Office
Wapekeka, ON
P0V 1B0
Street
Address
:
Band Office
Wapekeka First Nation
Location:
  • Band Office is located in the community of Wapekeka First Nation
  • Situated near the Wapekeka Community Store
  • Community is along SE shores of Angling Lake, approx 450 km NE of Sioux Lookout, 26 km NW of Big Trout Lake
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Accessibility:
Not Wheelchair Accessible
Hours: Mon-Fri 9 am-12 noon, 1 pm-5 pm
Public Contacts: Matthias Winter - Ontario Works Administrator
807-537-1145; 807-738-1075 * matthiasw@wapekeka.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 Wapekeka 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
    Languages: English
    Language Notes: Oji-Cree, available upon request
    Area Served: Northern
    See Also: Financial Assistance
    Last Updated: 4/3/2025
    Service Profile Web Address: eng/displayService.aspx?id=146052

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