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Niigaaniin

The Niigaaniin Program is an active social assistance program with an emphasis on providing support to First Nations communities and their citizens.

Our program is the implementation of the Ontario Works legislation with culturally appropriate provisions. Rates, eligibility and program parameters are established by the Ontario Works program.

Our primary services include Financial Support, Employment Assistance and Addictions Services.

The Niigaaniin program is based on community specific needs, and programs are delivered through a client case management model within the seven North Shore First Nations.
Department positions
The Niigaaniin Manager oversees the Caseworker, Employment Counsellor and Niigaaniin Reception.
The Anishinawbek Ehnkiijik Employment Counsellor/Job Developer reports directly to Regional Niigaaniin.

How can niigaaniin help?

Financial Support
The Niigaaniin program provides Financial Support for the purpose of providing basic needs and shelter.
Eligibility for assistance is based on the following:
  • the number of members in your family.
  • your shelter costs.
  • your income, or the income of any dependent adults or co-applicants.
  • your assets such as vehicles, properties, RRSPs and so on.
  • your participation in approved Employment Assistance Activities. All persons accepted into the Niigaaniin program who are at least 18 years of age and employable are required to participate.

​Employment Assistance

The goal of Niigaaniin's Employment Assistance Program is to help you become job ready, find employment and stay employed.
The Niigaaniin staff will work with you to determine what your employment needs are, and then help you develop a plan based on your skills, experience and circumstances.

​Here are some examples of the services we provide to help you find a job:
  • workshops on job searching, writing resume, and how to prepare for an interview.
  • referrals to job counseling or other training programs.
  • access to education programs to obtain your grade 12 or GED.
  • use of telephones and fax machines, as well as access to job boards and computers to search for and research employment.

CONTACT INFORMATION
D. Jacques, Niigaaniin Director
 | Email | Ext. 2235
R. Morningstar, Employment Counsellor/ISETS | Email | Ext. 2237 
H. Arnott, Niigaaniin Caseworker | Email | Ext. 2215
S. Armstrong, Receptionist
​C. Corbiere, LMI Coordinator
C. Morningstar, Anishnawbek Ehnkiijik Employment Counsellor/Job Developer | Email | Ext. 2352 or (705) 806-4807

OFFICE HOURS

MONDAY | 9AM-12PM 1PM-4:30PM
TUESDAY | 9AM-12PM 1PM-4:30PM
WEDNESDAY | 9AM-12PM 1PM-4:30PM
THURSDAY | 9AM-12PM 1PM-4:30PM
FRIDAY | 9:00AM-12:00PM 1:00PM-4:00PM

SATURDAY | CLOSED
​SUNDAY | CLOSED

Location 

​Contact information

64 Park Road, P.O. Box 1299
Blind River, Ontario P0R 1B0
Tel: 705-356-1621 | Fax: 705-356-1740
Toll Fee: 1-877-356-1621
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  • Home
  • About Us
  • Community
    • Covid-19 Resources
    • News >
      • Annual Pow-Wow
      • Events
      • Weekly Newsletter
      • Minwaajim - Smoke Signal
    • Mississagi Trust
    • In Motion Fitness Centre
    • Library
    • Youth
    • Employment
    • Red Pine Lodge
    • Women's Shelter
    • Mental Health Resources
    • Police Services
    • Local Business Directory
  • Governance
    • Laws & Policies
    • Notice of Assertions
    • Chief & Council >
      • Previous Councils
    • Minutes & Agendas
    • Committees
    • Membership
    • Affiliations & Relations >
      • Nisoonag Partnership
    • Reports & Publications
  • Departments
    • Education >
      • Anishnaabemowin
      • Binojee Nagadawenjigamik Daycare
      • Post-Secondary
    • Chi-Naakinagewin >
      • Sustainable Harvesting
      • Safe Separation Law
      • Residency Law
      • Family Unity Declaration - Abinojii Adziwin Project
    • Economic Development
    • Health Services
    • Social Services >
      • Support for Families
    • Infrastructure >
      • Public Works
      • Fire Services
    • Housing
    • Lands & Natural Resources >
      • Land Use Map
      • By-Law Services
    • Finance
    • Niigaaniin
    • Human Resources
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