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Program:
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Wabauskang First Nation - Band Office - Ontario Works
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Phone Numbers:
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807-529-3174
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Fax:
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807-529-3007
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Address:
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PO Box 339
Ear Falls, ON
P0V 1T0
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Street
Address:
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Wabauskang Band Office 131 Main St, Wabauskang 21
Wabauskang First Nation
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Location:
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- Band Office is located at Main St in the community of Wabauskang First Nation
- Community is approx 30 km S of Ear Falls off Hwy 105, near the small town of Perrault Falls; 70 km N of Vermilion Bay along E shores of Wabauskang Lake
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Accessibility:
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Not 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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Della Van Wynen - 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 Wabauskang 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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District of Kenora
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Last Updated:
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12/2/2024
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Service Profile Web Address:
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eng/displayService.aspx?id=157594
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