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Practical Insights for Busy Caregivers
Program: Ontario Works
Organizations: Kitchenuhmaykoosib Inninuwug
Kitchenuhmaykoosib Inninuwug - Band Office
Phone Numbers: 807-537-2263
Fax: 807-537-2574
Email: info@kibtl.ca
Website: www.kibtl.ca/
Address: c/o c/o Band Office
PO Box 329 c/o Band Office
Big Trout Lake, ON
P0V 1G0
Street
Address:
Band Office
Kitchenuhmaykoosib Inninuwug/Big Trout Lake First Nation
Location:
  • Band Office is located on the mainland near the Nursing Station in the community of Big Trout Lake First Nation
  • Community is approx 580 km N of Thunder Bay, along N shore of Big Trout Lake
  • Consists of 1 main reserve known as Ki
Accessibility: Not Wheelchair Accessible      Not Wheelchair Accessible
Hours: Mon-Fri 9 am-12 noon, 1 pm-5 pm
Contacts: Michael Cutfeet - Social Assistance Admin
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


    Services and Programs:
    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 Kitchenuhmaykoosib Inninuwug





    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: 12-10-2024


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