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Program: Social Services
Organizations: Kenora Chiefs Advisory
Phone Numbers: 807-467-8144
Toll-Free: 1-855-367-2600
Fax: 807-467-2656
Email: front.desk@kenorachiefs.org
Website: www.kenorachiefs.org/social-services/#min-o-qwe-ke...
Address: PO Box 349
Kenora, ON
P9N 3X4
Street
Address: 		240 Veterans Dr Third Fl, Suite 301
Kenora
Location:
  • Located at Veterans Drive just N of the Kenora Roundabout
  • Within the Seven Generations Education Institute, on the 3rd floor
Accessibility: Wheelchair Accessible      Wheelchair Accessible
Hours: Mon-Fri 9 am-4:30 pm


Summer Hours: Mon-Fri 9 am-4 pm
Contacts: Melanie Copenace - Program Manager
807-444-2229 * melanie.copenace@kenorachiefs.org
Service Description: Provides specific centralized Ontario Works functions to member communities through a group delivery while individual First Nation member communities maintain their Ontario Works designation and delivery of both the financial assistance and employment assistance services in their communities
MSSI services include:
  • Family Support Workers, who assist parents in receipt of financial assistance to pursue adequate support as outlined in child support guidelines either in/out of court
  • Eligibility Review Officer Services, to investigate the eligibility of current and past applicants and recipients and to make decisions regarding ongoing eligibility, overpayments or arrears and where warranted, possible referrals to the police for legal action
  • Internal Program Reviews
  • Staff Development and Training
  • Technology Systems Coordination
  • Ontario Works Discretionary Policies
  • Internal Appeals Process, to allow an applicant or participant who has been denied financial assistance, to appeal the decision
  • Regional Initiatives, Labour Market Analysis and Matching
  • Coordinated Delivery Options, a monthly social networking with member First Nations to share best practices and discuss Ontario Works program delivery enhancements
Fees: None
Application: Call Social Services Program Manager for information
Eligibility - Population(s) Served: First Nation communities in the Kenora District
Languages: English

This information was last completely updated on: 7-21-2025


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