Neskantaga First Nation - Band Office - Ontario Works

Program:	Ontario Works

Organizations:	Neskantaga First Nation Neskantaga First Nation - Band Office

Phone Numbers:	807-479-2570

Fax:	807-479-1138


Website:	neskantaga.com/

Address:	PO Box 105 Lansdowne House, ON P0T 1Z0

Street Address:	Band Office Neskantaga First Nation

Location:	Band Office is located in the main Administration building in the community of Neskantaga First Nation also known as Lansdowne House Community is 180 km NE of Pickle Lake, 560 km N of Thunder Bay, on S shore of Attawapiskat Lake

Accessibility:	Not Wheelchair Accessible

Hours:	Mon-Fri 9 am-12 noon, 1 pm-5 pm

Contacts:	Vincent Moonias - Ontario Works Administrator 807-479-2570 Ext 60 * vincent.moonias@neskantaga.com

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 - Population(s) Served:	Members of Neskantaga 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

Languages:	English


This information was last completely updated on: 6-18-2025

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