Eabametoong First Nation

Ontario Works

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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
Eligibility
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
Application Process
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
Documents Required
Completed application required
Office
807-242-7361 - Ontario Works
Fax
807-242-1090
Email
[email protected]
Mailing Address
PO Box 298
Eabamet Lake, ON, P0T 1L0
Canada
Languages
English
Contact
Irene Oskineegish, Ontario Works Administrator
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 807-242-7361 Ext 236
Fees
None
Agency Information
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Copyright
211 Ontario North
Last Updated On
May 21, 2025
Last Verified On
May 21, 2025
Address
139 Main St, Band Office
Eabametoong First Nation, ON, P0T 1L0
  • 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 of approximately 259 sq km
  • Community only accessible by air through Fort Hope Airport (Wasaya Airways) year-round, by water during warmer months or a 96-km ice road from community to Northern Ontario Resource Trail (extending north of Pickle Lake) main link road during winter months
  • Nearest large urban centres are Sioux Lookout and Thunder Bay

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Accessibility
Not Accessible
Hours of Operation
Mon
9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Tue
9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Wed
9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Thu
9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Fri
9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Mon-Fri 9 am-12 noon, 1 pm-5 pm
Service Area(s)
  • Eabamet Lake
  • Eabametoong First Nation
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