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Program:	Ontario Works
Organizations:	Muskrat Dam First Nation Muskrat Dam First Nation - Band Office
Phone Numbers:	807-471-2573
Fax:	807-471-2699
Email:	muskratdamfirstnation@knet.ca
Address:	c/o c/o Band Office PO Box 140 c/o Band Office Muskrat Dam, ON P0V 3B0
Street Address:	Band Office Muskrat Dam First Nation
Location:	Band Office is located in the community of Muskrat Dam Lake First Nation Community is approx 370 km N of Sioux Lookout, on NW shore of Muskrat Dam Lake on the Severn River Community is only accessible by air through the Muskrat
Accessibility:	Not Wheelchair Accessible
Hours:	Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm
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: Extended Health Benefits
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 Muskrat Dam 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: 11-26-2024
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