Program: Animakee Wa Zhing #37 First Nation - Main Band Office - Regina Bay - Ontario Works
Organization: Animakee Wa Zhing #37 First Nation
Animakee Wa Zhing #37 First Nation - Main Band Office - Regina Bay
Phone Numbers: 807-226-5353
Fax: 807-226-1164
Email: reception@nwa37.ca
Website: www.animakeewazhing37.com/
Address:
PO Box 267
Kenora, ON
P0X 1N0
Street
Address
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Regina Bay Band Office
Northwest Angle 37 First Nation
Location:
  • Serves as the main office for Animakee Wa Zhing #37 First Nation
  • Regina Bay community is on the E side of Lake of the Woods approx 60 mi SE of Kenora off Hwy 71
  • Animakee Wa Zhing #37 consists of 2 main communities: Regina Bay, t
Accessibility:
Not Wheelchair Accessible
Hours: Mon-Thu 9 am-12 noon, 1 pm-4:30 pm
Public Contacts: Jessica Nash - Welfare Administrator
807-226-5353 Ext 1005

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 Northwest Angle #37 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: Ojibway, available upon request
    Area Served: District of Kenora, District of Rainy River
    See Also: Financial Assistance
    Last Updated: 5/27/2025
    Service Profile Web Address: eng/displayService.aspx?id=150968

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