Eagle Lake First Nation - Band Office - Ontario Works

Program:	Ontario Works

Organizations:	Eagle Lake First Nation Eagle Lake First Nation - Band Office

Phone Numbers:	807-755-5526

Fax:	807-755-5696


Email:	socialservices@migisi.ca

Website:	eaglelakefn.ca/

Address:	PO Box 1001 Migisi Sahgaigan, ON P0V 3H0

Street Address:	1220 Ojibway Dr Eagle Lake First Nation

Location:	Band Office is located at Ojibway Dr in the community of Migisi Sahgaigan Community is along NE shores of Eagle Lake approx 25 km SW of Dryden off Hwy 502 and Hwy 594 Consists of 1 reserve, Eagle Lake 27, with a land area of app

Accessibility:	Not Wheelchair Accessible

Hours:	Mon-Fri 9 am-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 Eagle 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: 6-19-2025

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