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Program:
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Ojibways of Onigaming First Nation - Band Office - Ontario Works
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Phone Numbers:
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807-484-2162
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Fax:
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807-484-2737
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Address:
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PO Box 160 c/o Band Office
Nestor Falls, ON
P0X 1K0
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Street
Address:
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Band Office 703 Ketemiikana Dr
Ojibways of Onigaming First Nation
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Location:
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- Band Office is located at Ketemiikana Dr in the community of Onigaming, also referred to as Sabaskong
- Situated along the shores of Crow Lake
- Community is approx 113 km N of Fort Frances off Hwy 71 and 3 km from Nestor Falls
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Accessibility:
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Not Wheelchair Accessible
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Hours:
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Band Office: Mon-Fri 9 am-12 noon, 1 pm-4 pm
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Public Contacts:
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Jenny Fernandez - Intake and Caseworker
807-484-2162 Ext 233
David Kelly - Ontario Works Administrator
807-484-2162 Ext 222
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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 Ojibways of Onigaming 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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Ojibwe, available upon request
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Area Served:
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Ojibways of Onigaming
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Last Updated:
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8/18/2025
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Service Profile Web Address:
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eng/displayService.aspx?id=147028
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