Scroll to top

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Social Development Department

SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT

Welcome to the MMFN Social Development Department

Welcome to Social Development Services!

We support our community by delivering
community based programs that strengthen
families and empower individuals to achieve
their life and/or career goals.

As part of our services, we collaborate with the
Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council (NTC) to provide
training and support for workers in participating
First Nations to assist them in administering
Income Assistance benefits.

All Client Files are held with strict confidentiality.

Services Provided

  • Income Support
  • Income Assistance
  • Utility Support
  • Funeral Assistance

Programs

Social Development Services supports the
delivery of community-based programs that
strengthen community families and empower
individuals to achieve their life and /or career
goals.

There are proposal-driven programs such as:

  • Family Violence Prevention Program

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Can I earn extra money while on income
assistance?

A: You can pick up an Incentive Hours
timesheet from the social development
office. This is money that can be earned on
top of income assistance.

Contact

Social Development Manager: social.dev@yuquot.ca

Looking for a Form?

PROGRAMS

There are proposal-driven programs such as

NOTE: Income Assistance benefits are issued in accordance with Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada (AANDC) Income Assistance Program.

There are proposal-driven programs such as

Family Violence Prevention Program:

Nations can apply for funding to deliver activities & workshops in their communities that help prevent family violence and promote healthy relationships within their families and community members.

Examples of services that are offered using this funding have included:

  • Childcare - For parents attending workshops or training in the community
  • Information about child nutrition - Working in partnership with NTC Nursing and VIHA Nutritionist
  • Support for parents
  • Assistance with home-to-work transition
  • Cultural enrichment - Cultural events for the community, arts & crafts, cultural dance practice

The objective of the Social Development Program are:

  • To assist persons living on reserves in maintaining a basic standard of living
  • To prevent dependency by developing individual and family strengths
  • To assist recipients to access services that will enhance their ability to assume primary responsibility for their own affairs

SERVICES

Income Support

If you are a member of the Mowachaht / Muchalaht First Nation, you may qualify for assistance through our Income Support Program if you are unemployed or facing underemployment. This program, overseen by INAC utilizing the 360 system, is specifically structured to aid you in attaining financial stability and self-sufficiency.

Income support is intended to assist with retraining and the associated expenses during the retraining process.

Income Assistance

Whether you are a member of MMFN or not, you are eligible to receive income assistance if you reside within the community and have no income. These benefits are administered directly by the First Nation, with the Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council (NTC) offering training and support to ensure efficient service delivery. To get started, please visit the band office to obtain an application package and complete all required forms along with the necessary identification.

If you have any questions or require assistance with your application, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us. Income assistance covers essential needs, retraining support, travel expenses, work attire, supplies, and a living allowance during retraining. It’s important to note that these benefits are distributed in accordance with the AANDC Income Assistance Program.

Utility Support

Our Utilities Support program is designed for MMFN members who qualify for income support and have utilities in their name. We offer assistance with power bills only.

Funeral Assistance

Our Funeral Assistance program is exclusively for MMFN Members. We offer assistance in funeral arrangements for MMFN Members.

Welcome to Social Development Services!

We support our community by delivering community-based programs that strengthen families and empower individuals to achieve their life and/or career goals.

As part of our services, we collaborate with the Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council (NTC) to provide training and support for workers in participating First Nations to assist them in administering Income Assistance benefits.

If you are unemployed or underemployed and live on reserve, you can apply directly to your local First Nation for Income Assistance to meet your basic needs and shelter costs. Our band office has an application package available for you, which must be fully completed and delivered by the applicant along with appropriate identification. We are here to help you access the support you need.

Social Development - Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Can I earn extra money while on income assistance?

A. You can pick up an Incentive Hours timesheet from the social development office. This is money that can be earned on top of income assistance.

Q. I have applied for EI but am waiting for my cheque. Can I receive Income Assistance while I am waiting?

A. Documents will be required to prove eligibility. A checklist is provided for the client.

Q. What other programs do you provide besides income assistance?

A. Providing information on CPP so that when clients are eligible for a pension, they shift from social assistance to their pension.

Q. What other services do you offer?

A. We refer clients to employment counsellors and NETP if they want to build a resume, provide work and safety gear, attend a workshop, and apply for training and a possible living allowance if they have to leave the community for training. NETP will also cover child care during retraining.

Q. Does the seasonal work in the MMFN Territory affect client demand?

A. Yes, due to the seasonal employment in this region, clients often have not accumulated enough hours for EI; therefore, they apply for Income assistance.

Q. Is there financial help with funerals?

A. To help during a difficult time, Income assistance also provides funds for registered MMFN member funerals.