Fort Severn First Nation - Band Office - Ontario Works

Program:	Ontario Works

Organizations:	Fort Severn First Nation Fort Severn First Nation - Band Office

Phone Numbers:	807-478-2572

Fax:	807-478-1103


Website:	kochiefs.ca/first-nations/fort-severn/

Address:	PO Box 149 Fort Severn, ON P0V 1W0

Street Address:	Band Office Fort Severn First Nation

Location:	Band Office is located in the community of Fort Severn Community is approx 720 km NE of Sioux Lookout, 9 km from mouth of Severn River on Hudson Bay Known as the most northern community in Ontario, Fort Severn is on the edge of

Accessibility:	Not Wheelchair Accessible

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

Contacts:	Trevor Swain - Ontario Works Administrator 807-478-2572 Ext 201 Peter Burke - Band Manager 807-478-2515 Ext 209

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: Extended Health Benefits

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 Fort Severn 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: 4-11-2025

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