Nigigoonsiminikaaning First Nation - Band Office

Application

Copy of the housing policy and all related building applications/housing forms available at the Band office; housing application also available on website

Eligibility / Target Population

Members of Nigigoonsiminikaaning First Nation

Fees

None

Contacts

Kevin Tuesday - Housing Coordinator
807-481-2536 * housing@nigig.ca

Languages

English

Language Notes

Ojibway, upon request

Accessibility

Not Wheelchair Accessible

Description of Services

Addresses and acts upon all housing issues and related requests

Ensures that housing issues are effectively managed

Offers the following services:

Provides recommendations and changes to the housing policy
Receives and reviews applications for renovations, new housing units, housing loans and housing renovation loans
Reviews rents to ensure payments are made
Arranges inspections of rental units and community houses for maintenance, repairs and renovations
Carries out annual maintenance and repairs on behalf of tenants including landscaping
Maintains a comprehensive database on all community housing units that includes information such as what programs were accessed for building and repairs, loans outstanding, services (water, sewer, roads) available, inspection reports, condition of unit, year it was built and other unit particulars
Enforces all tenant agreements and explains agreement responsibilities

Also responsible for:

Providing assistance in the long-term planning of minor/major capital projects
Development and maintenance of all documents and forms related to housing including leases, releases and notices

Housing Program