Pikangikum First Nation - Band Office - Ontario Works

Program:	Ontario Works

Organizations:	Pikangikum First Nation Pikangikum First Nation - Band Office

Phone Numbers:	807-695-8009


Address:	c/o c/o Band Office PO Box 323 c/o Band Office Pikangikum, ON P0V 2L0

Street Address:	Band Office Pikangikum First Nation

Location:	Band Office is located in the community of Pikangikum First Nation Community is approx 100 km NW of Red Lake, on E shores of Pikangikum Lake at the Berens River Consists of 1 main reserve with a land area of approx 18 sq km, kn

Accessibility:	Not Wheelchair Accessible

Hours:	Mon-Thu 9 am-12 noon, 1 pm-5 pm; Fri 9 am-12 noon, 1 pm-4 pm

Contacts:	Andrew Keeper - Ontario Works Administrator 807-695-8009 * akeeper366@gmail.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 Pikangikum 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 ; Ojibwe


This information was last completely updated on: 6-5-2025

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