- Description
- Operates as the implementation of the Ontario Works (OW) legislation with culturally appropriate provisions for rates, eligibility and program parameters established by the OW program
Employment Assistance- Helps individuals to obtain employment and financial independence
- Provides job readiness workshops, referrals to job counselling and training programs, access to education programs and use of office equipment such as telephone, fax machine and computer
- Basic Needs, such as food and clothing for individuals and their families
- Shelter costs, based on the size of the family including rent, heat, hydro, gas, water, sewage, and house insurance
- Provides life skills, cultural awareness and alternative ways to live a healthy lifestyle as well as to cope and adapt with life stressors
- Consists of four cycles of personal development steps culminating in either treatment programs, education upgrading, and job skills training or employment
- Provides financial assistance, active measures and addiction services to Niigaaniin clients whose employment potential may be obstructed by substance abuse problems
- Offers case management and support services on an individual basis
- Eligibility
- Members of Sagamok Anishnawbek in immediate financial need to help pay for food and housing costs
Amount of financial assistance provided is determined by various factors including:- Assets
- Family size
- Housing costs
- Income including income for any dependent adults or co-applicants
- Mandatory participation in approved Employment Assistance activities
- Application Process
- Contact Niigaaniin Intake Worker for initial assessment and to schedule appointment for Intake
The following documentation is required to complete application:- Asset details such as vehicle insurance and registration
- Address and employment information for the past 12 months
- Bank account information
- Birth certificate
- Confirmation of school attendance if necessary
- Health card
- Income tax assessments
- Record of employment
- Shelter costs, which can include utility bills or a rental agreement
- Social insurance card/document
- Spousal or child support records
- Status card
- Toll Free
- 1-800-727-5503
- Office
- 705-865-1395 - Niigaaniin Building
- Fax
- 705-865-3038
- Web Site
- https://www.sagamokanishnawbek.com/
- Mailing Address
- PO Box 610
c/o Sagamok Naandwedjige-Gamik
Massey, ON, P0P 1P0
Canada - Languages
- English
- Contact
- Roseanne Abitong, Receptionist
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 705-865-1395 Ext 200 - Fees
- None
- Documents Required
- Completed application package required
- Accessibility
- Fully Accessible
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- Copyright
- 211 Ontario North
- Last Verified On
- September 20, 2024
- Address
- Niigaaniin Building, 575 Sagamok Rd
Sagamok Anishnawbek, ON, P0P 1P0- Niigaaniin/Ontario Works Building is located at Sagamok Rd in the community of Sagamok Anishnawbek
- Situated just down the road from the Millenium Centre
Open in Google Maps - Hours of Operation
- Mon-Fri 8:30 am-12 noon, 1 pm-4:30 pmMon0830 to 1630Tue0830 to 1630Wed0830 to 1630Thu0830 to 1630Fri0830 to 1630
- Service Area(s)
- Sagamok Anishnawbek First Nation
