Whitesand First Nation

Community Vision:

To achieve improved employment outcomes for Whitesand First Nation Ontario Works participants by increasing individual employability with the goal of sustainable employment and increased financial independence.

Community Mandate:

To provide employment assistance and financial assistance to people in financial need. The Whitesand First Nation Ontario Works program:

• Recognizes individual responsibility and promotes self reliance through employment;
• Provides financial assistance to those most in need while they meet obligations to become and stay employed;
• Effectively serves people needing assistance; and
• Is accountable to the tax payers of Ontario.

Community Priorities:

To realize Community Sustainability through innovation, leadership, engagement, transparency, economic development, cultural protection and promotion, social well-being, educational success and environment integrity.

Provision comes with assistance, training and guidance for all that request services from Whitesand First Nation Ontario Works Department.

Whitesand First Nation has been working with the community to build a healthy, safe and generous community, Whitesand will continue to work with the elder teachings and use respect, honesty, responsibility, teamwork, accountability and engagement to build partnerships and relationships for a healthy and prosperous community.

Team Information:

Services and/or Available Assistance:

Ontario Works provides money for food, shelter and other cost to people in financial need who meet the eligibility criteria. Financial Assistance may include money for food, shelter, clothing and other household costs, the cost of prescription medications, and other help with health costs.