Niigaaniin

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236 Frontenac St
Batchewana First Nation, ON
P6A 6Z1
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705-759-0914 ext 220
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Police Services: 1-888-310-1122
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Toll-Free: 1-877-236-2632
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Fax: 705-759-9171
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Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm

Application

Call or visit

Eligibility - Population(s) Served

Members of Batchewana First Nation * financial assistance is based on assets, family size, income and housing costs

Fees

Free

Executives

Elizabeth Richer - Niigaaniin Director

Contacts

Rhonda LeSage - Niigaaniin Manager
rlesage@batchewana.ca

Languages

English ; Ojibwe

Area(s) Served

Batchewana First Nation; Goulais Mission; Obadjiwon

Accessibility

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Description of Services:

Financial Support:

Basic Needs: Such as food and clothing for individuals and their families
Shelter: Based on the size of the family this includes rent, heat, hydro, gas, water, sewage, and house insurance

Employment Assistance: Helps individuals on social assistance find the best route to employment and financial independence

Shpiming Nikeyaa Zhaawag (SNZ): Provides financial assistance, active measures and addiction services to Niigaaniin clients whose employment potential may be obstructed by substance use problems

MINO-BIMAADIZIDAA: Provides life skills, cultural awareness and alternative ways to live a healthy lifestyle as well as to cope and adapt with life stressors
Last updated: Apr 9, 2025: Suggest an edit