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Program:	Ontario Works
Organizations:	Mishkeegogamang First Nation Mishkeegogamang First Nation - Band Office
Phone Numbers:	807-928-2414
Fax:	807-928-2077
Website:	www.mishkeegogamang.ca
Address:	Mishkeegogamang Band Office General Delivery Osnaburgh, ON P0V 2H0
Street Address:	1 First Nation St Mishkeegogamang
Location:	Community is on Hwy 599, approx 20 km S of Pickle Lake on shores of Lake St Joseph Consists of 2 reserves; Osnaburgh 63A Indian Reserve and a larger Osnaburgh 63B Indian Reserve Mishkeegogamang also consists of several separate
Accessibility Notes:	Not accessible
Hours:	Band Office: Mon-Fri 9 am-12 noon, 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 - Population(s) Served:	Members of Mishkeegogamang 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: 11-15-2024
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