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Program:
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Fort Severn First Nation - Band Office - Ontario Works
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Phone Numbers:
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807-478-2572
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Fax:
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807-478-1103
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Address:
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PO Box 149
Fort Severn, ON
P0V 1W0
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Street
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Band Office
Fort Severn First Nation
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Location:
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- Band Office is located in the community of Fort Severn
- Community is approx 720 km NE of Sioux Lookout, 9 km from mouth of Severn River on Hudson Bay
- Known as the most northern community in Ontario, Fort Severn is on the edge of
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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-5 pm
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Public Contacts:
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Trevor Swain - Ontario Works Administrator
807-478-2572 Ext 201
Peter Burke - Band Manager
807-478-2515 Ext 209
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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 Fort Severn 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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Cree, available upon request
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Area Served:
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Northern
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Last Updated:
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4/11/2025
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Service Profile Web Address:
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eng/displayService.aspx?id=147502
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