Dokis First Nation

Site: Band Office

Service: Ontario Works

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Record #: CIR0638 Last Modified: 21 Jan 2019 Last Full Update: 02 Nov 2017
Description
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 
  • Learning, Earning and Parenting 
  • Pay-Direct to Landlord  
  • Special Diets Allowance 
  • Transportation
Service Details
Public Comments Tribal Council: Waabnoong Bemjiwang Association of First Nations (WBAFN) 
Political Territorial Organization: Union of Ontario Indians (UOI) 
Robinson-Huron Treaty
Hours Mon-Fri 8:30 am-12 noon, 1 pm-4:30 pm
Areas Served Dokis First Nation
Eligibility Members of Dokis 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 Call Program Supervisor to schedule Intake appointment 
 
The following documentation is required to complete application: 
  • Copy of Canada Child Tax 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 - Ojibway, French; available upon request
Fees None
Address and Location
Site Location Community is approx 120 km SE from Sudbury along Hwy 69, then Hwy 64 onto 25 km gravel road, along banks of French River
Located In Community Dokis First Nation
Address & Map
940-A Main St
Dokis First Nation, ON P0M 2N1
 
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Physical Access Not Accessible
Contact Information
Office Phone 705-763-2200
Fax 705-763-2087
E-Mail info@dokisfirstnation.com
Website www.dokisfirstnation.com
Primary Contact Kimberly Dokis, Band Secretary; Email: kimberly.d@dokisfirstnation.com
Mailing Address c/o Ontario Works

Agency Overview

About This Agency
Dokis First Nation
Operates a self government and is responsible for the day to day operations of the Dokis First Nation community members
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Locations for this Service

1 Location(s) for this Service
Band Office
940-A Main St
Dokis First Nation, ON P0M 2N1
 
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