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Program:
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Gull Bay First Nation - Government Office - Ontario Works
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Phone Numbers:
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807-982-0006
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Toll-Free:
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1-855-982-0006
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Fax:
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807-982-0009
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Address:
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c/o c/o Gull Bay Government Office
PO Box 29100, 1186 Memorial Ave c/o Gull Bay Government Office
Thunder Bay, ON
P7B 6P9
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Street
Address:
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Front St Gull Bay Administration
Gull Bay First Nation
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Location:
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- Administration Office is located at Front St in the community of Gull Bay First Nation
- Reserve is approx 175 km N of Thunder Bay on Hwy 527 along W shores of Lake Nipigon
- Consists of 1 main reserve, Gull River 55 Indian Reserve
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Accessibility:
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Wheelchair Accessible
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Hours:
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Mon-Fri 8:30 am-12 noon, 1 pm-4:30 pm
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Public Contacts:
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Stacey Barry - Ontario Works Administrator
807-982-0006 * owmanager@gbfn.ca
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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 Gull Bay 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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Ojibway, available upon request
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Area Served:
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City of Thunder Bay
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Last Updated:
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7/3/2025
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Service Profile Web Address:
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eng/displayService.aspx?id=148534
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