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Deer Lake Band Office
Deer Lake First Nation

807-775-2141

Fax: 807-775-2220

www.deerlake.firstnation.ca

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

Last updated: Aug 2, 2024: Suggest an edit

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 Deer Lake 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

Fees

None

Contacts

Maureen Meekis - Ontario Works Administrator
maureenmeekis@knet.ca
Carolyn Meekis - Ontario Works Administrator
carolynmeekis@knet.ca

Languages

English

Language Note

Cree, Oji-Cree; available upon request

Accessibility

Partially Accessible

Accessibility Note

Partially Accessible - Parking -- No designated handicapped parking space; Entrance -- Accessible with side ramp but no automatic push button doors; Washroom -- Not accessible

Description of Services:

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

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Last updated: Aug 2, 2024: Suggest an edit