- 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 Wahnapitae First Nation 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 Financial Specialist 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
- Documents Required
- Completed application package required
- Office
- 705-858-0610 - Band Office
- Fax
- 705-858-5570
- Web Site
- https://wahnapitaefirstnation.com/
- Mailing Address
- 259 Taighwenini Trail Rd
Band Office, Centre of Excellence
Wahnapitae First Nation, ON, P0M 1H0
Canada - Languages
- English
- Contact
- Niigaaniin Financial Specialist, Niigaaniin Main Office,
Phone: 705-692-9771 Ext 3 - Contact
- April Cardinal
Email: [email protected] - Fees
- None
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- Copyright
- 211 Ontario North
- Last Verified On
- September 17, 2025
- Address
- Band Office, Centre of Excellence, 259 Taighwenini Trail Rd
Wahnapitae First Nation, ON, P0M 1H0- Band Office is located in the Centre of Excellence building at Taighwenini Trail on Wahnapitae First Nation
- Community is approx 50 km N of Sudbury, near Capreol on NW shores of Wanapitei Lake
- Consists of 1 main reserve with a land area of approx 10.36 sq km; may increase with the settlement of a pending land claim
- Reserve is known as Wahnapitae Indian Reserve No 11
- Completely separate from the community of Wahnapitae which is located on Hwy 17E within the city of Greater Sudbury
- First Nation name comes from "Wahnapitaeping" which means 'that place where the water is shaped like a molar tooth'
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- Fully Accessible
- Hours of Operation
- Mon: 8 am-4:30 pm * Tue-Thu: 8 am-5:30 pmMon0800 to 1630Tue0800 to 1730Wed0800 to 1730Thu0800 to 1730
- Service Area(s)
- Wahnapitae First Nation
