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Program:	Ontario Works
Organizations:	North Spirit Lake First Nation North Spirit Lake First Nation - Band Office
Phone Numbers:	807-776-0021
Fax:	807-776-0026
Website:	nsl.firstnation.ca/
Address:	c/o c/o North Spirit Lake Band Office, General Delivery General Delivery c/o North Spirit Lake Band Office North Spirit Lake, ON P0V 2G0
Street Address:	Band Office North Spirit Lake First Nation
Location:	Band Office burned to the ground on Tuesday, April 9, 2024 Band Office is located at Airport Rd in the community of North Spirit Lake First Nation Community is approx 170 km NE of Red Lake along SW shore of North Spirit
Accessibility:	Not Wheelchair Accessible
Hours:	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 North Spirit Lake 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: 6-25-2025
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