Wasauksing First Nation

Site: Wasauksing Community Complex

Service: Ontario Works

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Record #: CIR0873 Last Modified: 05 Nov 2019 Last Full Update: 02 Oct 2018
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) 
Provincial Territorial Organization: Union of Ontario Indians (UOI) 
Robinson-Huron Treaty
Hours Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Areas Served Wasauksing First Nation
Eligibility Members of Wasauksing 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, available upon request
Fees None
Address and Location
Site Location Community is located on Parry Island on E shore of Georgian Bay approx 9 km W of Parry Sound
Located In Community Wasauksing First Nation
Address & Map
1508 Geewadin Rd, Lane G
Parry Sound, ON P2A 2X4
 
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Physical Access Fully Accessible
Contact Information
Office Phone 705-746-2531
Fax 705-746-5984
Website www.wasauksing.ca
Primary Contact Melinda Reberge, Ontario Works Employment Assistance; Phone: 705-746-2531 ext 2222; Email: owemp@wasauksing.ca
Mailing Address c/o Ontario Works 
PO Box 250 
Parry Sound, ON P2A 2X4

Agency Overview

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

1 Location(s) for this Service
Wasauksing Community Complex
Wasauksing Community Complex
1508 Geewadin Rd, Lane G
Parry Sound, ON P2A 2X4
 
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