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Program:
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Wauzhushk Onigum Nation - Administration Office - Ontario Works
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Phone Numbers:
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807-548-5663
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Fax:
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807-548-5348
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Address:
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PO Box 1850
Kenora, ON
P9N 3X8
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Street
Address:
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Golf Course Rd
Wauzhushk Onigum/Rat Portage First Nation
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Location:
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- Band Office is located at the end of Golf Course Rd in Wauzhushk Onigum Nation
- Situated just past the Walmart Store and Kenora Golf Club
- Community is 2 miles SE of Kenora off Hwy 17E and Golf Course Rd, along N shore of Lake o
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Accessibility:
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Not Wheelchair Accessible
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Hours:
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Mon-Fri 9 am-12 noon, 1 pm-4 pm
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Public Contacts:
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Jennifer Boisvert - Social Services Administrator Assistant
Caitland Mandamin - Social Services Administrator
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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 Wauzhushk Onigum 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, available upon request
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Area Served:
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District of Kenora, District of Rainy River
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Last Updated:
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11/26/2024
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Service Profile Web Address:
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eng/displayService.aspx?id=146491
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