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Program: Ontario Works
Organizations: Wauzhushk Onigum Nation
Wauzhushk Onigum Nation - Administration Office
Phone Numbers: 807-548-5663
Email: frontdesk@wonation.ca
Address: PO Box 1850
Kenora, ON
P9N 3X8
Street
Address: 		Golf Course Rd
Wauzhushk Onigum/Rat Portage First Nation
Location:
  • Band Office is located at the end of Golf Course Rd in Wauzhushk Onigum Nation
  • Situated just past the Walmart Store and Kenora Golf Club
  • Community is 2 miles SE of Kenora off Hwy 17E and Golf Course Rd, along N shore of Lake o
Accessibility: Not Wheelchair Accessible      Not Wheelchair Accessible
Hours: Mon-Fri 9 am-12 noon, 1 pm-4 pm
Contacts: Social Services Administrator
ontarioworks@wonation.ca
Service Description: Operates a self government and is responsible for the day to day operations of the Wauzhushk Onigum Nation
  • Tribal Council: Anishinaabeg of Kabapikotawangag Resource Council (AKRC)
  • Political Territorial Organization: Grand Council Treaty #3 (GCT3)
  • Treaty #3


  • 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 Wauzhushk Onigum 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

    This information was last completely updated on: 1-13-2026


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