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Practical Insights for Busy Caregivers
Program: Ontario Works
Organizations: Biigtigong Nishnaabeg
Biigtigong Nishnaabeg - Band Office
Phone Numbers: 807-229-1749
Fax: 807-229-1944
Website: www.picriver.com
Address: c/o c/o Biigtigong Nishnaabeg Band Office
PO Box 193 c/o Biigtigong Nishnaabeg Band Office
Heron Bay, ON
P0T 1R0
Street
Address: 		78 Pic River Rd
Biigtigong Nishnaabeg
Location:
  • Band Office is located at Pic River Rd in the community of Heron Bay within Biigtigong Nishnaabeg also known as Pic River First Nation
  • Reserve is on Hwy 627 at mouth of Pic River along N shore of Lake Superior approx 13 km SE of Marathon
Accessibility: Wheelchair Accessible      Wheelchair Accessible
Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Contacts: Joni Michano - Ontario Works Administrator
807-229-1749 Ext 260 * donalda.gagne@picriver.com
Simone Desmoulin - Social Services Director
simone.desmoulin@picriver.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


    Services and Programs:
    Fees: None
    Application:
    • Requires booked appointments, only available in the morning Mon-Fri

    • Appointments booked with Band receptionist at 807-229-1749


    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 Biigtigong Nishnaabeg


    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: 10-1-2025


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