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Practical Insights for Busy Caregivers
Program: Ontario Works
Organizations: Fort William First Nation
Fort William First Nation - Band Office
Phone Numbers: 807-623-9543
Toll-Free: 1-866-892-8687
Fax: 807-622-4765
Email: ssreception@fwfn.com
Website: fwfn.com/departments/ontario-works/
Address: 90 Anemki Dr Suite 200
Fort William First Nation, ON
P7J 1L3
Location:
  • Band Office is located at Anemki Dr in Fort William First Nation near the base of Mount McKay
  • Closest intersection is at Anemki Dr and Mission Rd
  • Fort William Reserve is located on W shore of Lake Superior, south of and adjacent
Accessibility: Partially Accessible      Partially Accessible
Accessibility Notes: Partially Accessible - Entrance -- Not Accessible; Parking -- Accessible with designated parking space; Washroom -- Not Accessible
Hours: Mon-Fri 9 am-12 noon, 1 pm-4 pm
Contacts: Shannon Crews - Ontario Works Manager
807-622-6791 Ext 261 * ShannonC@fwfn.com
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 Fort William 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: 10-3-2025


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