Deer Lake First Nation, Band Office, Ontario Works

Deer Lake First Nation

Site: Band Office

Service: Ontario Works

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Record #: KEN0476

Last Modified: 05 Nov 2019

Last Full Update: 29 Jan 2019

Description & Services
Public Comments	Tribal Council: Keewaytinook Okimakanak/Northern Chiefs Political Territorial Organization: Nishnawbe-Aski Nation (NAN) Treaty #5
Description (Service)	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
Hours	Mon-Fri 9 am-12 noon, 1 pm-5 pm
Areas Served	Deer Lake First Nation
Eligibility	Members of Deer 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
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
Languages	English ; Interpretive Services - Cree, Oji-Cree; available upon request
Fees	None
Additional Service Sites	Band Office
Contact Information
Office Phone	Main 807-775-2141 807-775-2100
Fax	807-775-2220
Website	www.deerlake.firstnation.ca
Primary Contact	Maureen Meekis, Ontario Works Administrator; Email: maureenmeekis@knet.ca
Alternate Contact	Carolyn Meekis, Ontario Works Administrator; Email: carolynmeekis@knet.ca
Site Location	Community is 180 km N of Red Lake on NE shore of Deer Lake
Located In Community	Deer Lake First Nation
Address	Deer Lake, ON P0V 1N0 View Google Map
Mailing Address	c/o Ontario Works Box 39 Deer Lake, ON P0V 1N0
Physical Access	Partially Accessible - Entrance -- Accessible with side ramp but no automatic push button doors; Parking -- No designated handicapped parking space; Washroom -- Not accessible
Other Details
Legal Status	(10) Local Government ; (50) Non Profit
Funding	Provincial - Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services (MCCSS) ; Federal - Indigenous Services Canada (ISC)