Program: Niigaaniin
Organization: Batchewana First Nation
Phone Numbers: 705-759-0914 ext 220
Toll-Free: 1-877-236-2632
Crisis: Police Services: 1-888-310-1122
Fax: 705-759-9171
Email: communications@batchewana.ca
Address:
236 Frontenac St
Batchewana First Nation, ON
P6A 6Z1
Intersection: Frontenac St and Batchewana St
Accessibility:
Wheelchair Accessible
Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm
Executives: Elizabeth Richer - Niigaaniin Director
Public Contacts: Rhonda LeSage - Niigaaniin Manager
rlesage@batchewana.ca
Service Description: Financial Support:

Basic Needs: Such as food and clothing for individuals and their families
Shelter: Based on the size of the family this includes rent, heat, hydro, gas, water, sewage, and house insurance

Employment Assistance: Helps individuals on social assistance find the best route to employment and financial independence

Shpiming Nikeyaa Zhaawag (SNZ): Provides financial assistance, active measures and addiction services to Niigaaniin clients whose employment potential may be obstructed by substance use problems

MINO-BIMAADIZIDAA: Provides life skills, cultural awareness and alternative ways to live a healthy lifestyle as well as to cope and adapt with life stressors



Fees: Free
Application: Call or visit
Eligibility / Target Population: Members of Batchewana First Nation * financial assistance is based on assets, family size, income and housing costs
Languages: English ; Ojibwe
Area Served: Batchewana First Nation; Goulais Mission; Obadjiwon
See Also: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Assessment and Treatment
Employment Assistance for Indigenous Peoples
Financial Assistance for Children and Families
Financial Assistance for Rent and Utilities
Last Updated: 4/9/2025
Service Profile Web Address: eng/displayService.aspx?id=152337

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