Dokis 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 Dokis 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
Call Program Supervisor to schedule Intake appointment The following documentation is required to complete application:
  • Copy of Canada Child Tax 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
Office
705-763-2575 - Ontario Works Office
Fax
705-763-2359
Web Site
Visit Website
Email
info@dokisfirstnation.com
Languages
English
Contact
Claudine Restoule, Acting Ontario Works Administrator
Email: claudine@dokisfirstnation.com
Fees
None
Documents Required
Completed application required
Accessibility
Not Accessible
Agency Information
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Copyright
211 Ontario North
Last Updated On
March 18, 2021
Address
Lands Department, 948 Main St
Dokis First Nation, ON, P0M 2N1
  • Lands Department office is located at Main St in the community of Dokis First Nation
  • Situated just down the street from the Administration and Health Building

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Hours of Operation
Mon
8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Tue
8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Wed
8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Thu
8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Fri
8:30 am to 4:00 pm

Mon-Thu 8:30 am-12 noon, 1 pm-4:30 pm; Fri 8:30 am-12 noon, 1 pm-4 pm
Service Area(s)
Dokis First Nation