Program: Slate Falls Nation - Band Office - Ontario Works
Organization: Slate Falls Nation
Slate Falls Nation - Band Office
Phone Numbers: 807-737-5700
Fax: 1-888-431-5617
Email: slatefalls@gmail.com
Address:
c/o c/o Slate Falls Band Office, General Delivery
General Delivery c/o Slate Falls Band Office
Slate Falls, ON
P0V 3C0
Street
Address:
48 Lakeview Dr Slate Falls Band Office
Slate Falls First Nation
Location:
  • Band Office is situated on the shore of Bamaji Lake in the communinty of Slate Falls Nation
  • Reserve is located 120 km N of Sioux Lookout, on shore of Bamaji Lake
  • Community is accessible by float plane and an all-season road head
Accessibility:
Not Wheelchair Accessible
Hours: Mon-Fri 1 pm-5 pm
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 Slate Falls 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: Northern
    See Also: Government Services - Federal and Provincial
    Last Updated: 8/20/2025
    Service Profile Web Address: eng/displayService.aspx?id=179222

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