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Step 2 - Income Assistance

Have you contacted Department of Social Development?

You answered "no".

Here is the information you will need to contact Department of Social Development

To determine if you will be eligible to receive Income Assistance, you will need to contact the Department of Social Development. You can contact the Department of Social Development by calling 1-833-SDDSTel (1-833-733-7835).

During this phone call you will be asked information about yourself and the members of your household to determine if you will be eligible to receive Income Assistance. Make sure to collect all of the information listed in Step 1 before contacting the Department of Social Development.

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What province are you from?

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Important information about benefits for Indigenous Peoples

If you are Indigenous there are many things that affect the benefits you can get and the dollar amounts you can get from them. These include the agreements your band or governing body has with provincial, territorial, and federal governments. Before applying to any benefits, you should speak with your governing body, if applicable.

AFOA Canada and Prosper Canada are currently seeking funding to develop an online tool that serves the needs of Indigenous people living in Canada.