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Program:
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Biinjitiwaabik Zaaging Anishinaabek - Band Office - Ontario Works
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Phone Numbers:
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807-885-3401
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Fax:
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807-885-1218
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Address:
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501 Spirit Bay Rd Rocky Bay Reserve
Biinjitiwaabik Zaaging Anishinaabek First Nation, ON
P0T 2B0
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Location:
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- Located at Spirit Bay Rd in the community of Biinjitiwaabik Zaaging Anishinaabek (Rocky Bay)
- Closest intersection is at Spirit Bay Rd and Fraser St
- Reserve is approx 160 km NE of Thunder Bay, adjacent to town of MacDiarmid off H
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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-4:30 pm
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Public Contacts:
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Roanna Martin - Social Services Administrator
807-885-3401 Ext 224 * rmartin.ow@rockybayfn.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 Biinjitiwaabik Zaaging Anishinaabek (Rocky Bay First Nation)
Individuals must:
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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District of Thunder Bay
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Last Updated:
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8/7/2024
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Service Profile Web Address:
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eng/displayService.aspx?id=159115
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