Eabametoong First Nation - Band Office - Ontario Works

Program:	Ontario Works

Organizations:	Eabametoong First Nation Eabametoong First Nation - Band Office

Phone Numbers:	807-242-7361

Fax:	807-242-1090


Email:	reception@eabametoongfn.ca

Address:	PO Box 298 Eabamet Lake, ON P0T 1L0

Street Address:	139 Main St Band Office Eabametoong First Nation

Location:	Band Office is located at Main St in the community of Eabametoong First Nation Community is on N shore of Eabamet Lake, 155 km NE of Armstrong, 360 km N of Thunder Bay Consists of 1 reserve, Fort Hope 64 with a land area o

Accessibility:	Not Wheelchair Accessible

Hours:	Mon-Fri 9 am-12 noon, 1 pm-5 pm

Contacts:	Irene Oskineegish - Ontario Works Administrator 807-242-7361 Ext 236 * irene.oskineegish@eabametoongfn.ca

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 Eabametoong 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: 5-21-2025

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