The TFN Enrichment Program provides financial assistance to the Temagami First Nation membership. This assistance is offered in 5 areas including Community Development, Culture and Recreation, Economic Development, Education and Health.
Policies and Application Forms
Health Benefits
Health Supplement
Aftercare
Funeral
Emergency Needs
Terminal Illness
Secondary School Supplement
Education Incentive
Tutoring Policy
Computers for Students
Arts & Culture
Children & Youth Skills Enhancement
Adult Skills Enhancement
Athletics Fund
Elders and Disabled Home Repairs
Community Development
The Community Development Enrichment Fund consists of the Elders and Disabled Home Repair Policy. The purpose of the Elders and Disabled Home Repair Policy is to set out guidelines for the administration of the elders and disabled home repair program.
| Elders and Disabled Home Repairs | Elders & Disabled Home Repair Policy Download Invoice Form |
Culture and Recreation
The Culture and Recreation Category consists of the following Enrichment Policies:
- Arts & Culture Policy
- Children & Youth Skills Enhancement Policy
- Adult Skills Enhancement Policy
- Athletics Fund Policy
Arts & Culture
The purpose of the Arts & Culture Policy is to set out guidelines for the administration of the Arts and Culture program funds. The goal of this program is to provide TFN members with assistance to participate in arts and cultural activities.
| Arts & Culture | Arts & Culture Policy Arts & Culture Application Form Activity Report Activity Travel Claim |
Child & Youth Skills Enhancement Policy
The purpose of the Child & Youth Skills Enhancement Policy is to set out guidelines for the administration of the Child & Youth Skills Enhancement program funds. The goal of this program is to provide TFN children and youth with the opportunity to participate in recreational activities that enhance their skills or develop new skills by taking advantage of instruction or training offered by a recognized and/or certified instructors.
| Child & Youth Skills Enhancement | Child & Youth Skills Enhancement Policy Child & Youth Skills Enhancement Application Form Activity Report Activity Travel Claim |
Adult Skills Enhancement Policy
The purpose of the Adult Skills Enhancement Policy is to set out guidelines for the administration of the Adults Skills Enhancement program funds. The goal of this program is to provide TFN adult members with the opportunity to enhance their skills or develop new skills by taking advantage of instruction or training offered by recognized and/or certified instructors.
| Adult Skills Enhancement | TFN Adult Skills Enhancement Adult Skills Enhancement Application Form Activity Report Activity Travel Claim |
Athletics Fund Policy
The purpose of the Athletics Fund Policy is to set out guidelines for the administration of the Athletics fund. The goal of this program is to assist TFN members who are participating at a high level of sport and to develop role models.
| Athletics Fund Policy | Athletics Fund Policy – Coach Form Athletics Fund Application Form Activity Report Activity Travel Claim Athletic Fund Report Form |
Health
The Health Category consists of the following policies:
- Health Benefits
- Health Supplement
- Aftercare
- Funeral
- Emergency Needs
- Terminal Illness
All Health Forms are to be mailed to:
ATTN: Office Manager
Doreen Potts Health Centre
General Delivery
Bear Island, Lake Temagami, ON, P0H 1C0
Health Benefits
The purpose of the Health Policy is to set out guidelines for the administration of the Health Policy. The goal of this program is to provide health coverage for TFN members, when the service is not covered by FNIHB or any other health insurance benefits.
Health Supplement
The purpose of the Health Policy is to set out guidelines for the administration of the Health Policy. The goal of this program is to provide health coverage for TFN members on a fixed or limited income, when the service is not covered by FNIHB or any other health insurance benefits.
| Health Supplement | Health Policy Health Supplement Form Health Travel Form |
Aftercare
The purpose of the Aftercare Policy is to set out guidelines for the administration of the Aftercare program.
Funeral
The purpose of this policy is to set guidelines for the administration of the funeral program. This policy assist family member(s) of TFN members with expenses related to their funeral.
| Funeral | Funeral Policy |
Emergency Needs
The purpose of this policy is to set out guidelines for the administration of the emergency needs program and to provide an opportunity for a TFN member to be supported in the event of an unforeseen emergency.
Emergency needs are defined as isolated catastrophic events that have an immediate impact on a member’s residency. For example, fire, flood and acts of nature.
Below are the Policies and Application forms available for download using Adobe Acrobat Reader.
| Emergency Needs | Emergency Needs Policy Emergency Needs Form |
Terminal Illness
The purpose of this policy is to set out guidelines for the administration of the terminal illness program. This program is to assist TFN member(s) who are hospitalized or have a family member that is hospitalized due to illnesses that are chronic, terminal or waiting transplant procedures. This policy can only be accessed by one family member at a time.
Education
The Education category has the following policies:
- Secondary School Supplement
- Education Incentive
- Tutoring Policy
- Computers for Students
Secondary School Supplement
The purpose of this policy is to set out guidelines for the administration of the secondary school supplement program. This program focuses on assisting full time secondary students with clothing or supplies for their education.
| Secondary School Supplement | TFN Secondary School Supplement Policy |
Education Incentive
The purpose of this policy to ensure the implementation of the Education Incentives Program fund in a fair and equitable manner for the benefit of TFN students. This allocation is intended to recognize students for their academic achievements and good attendance.
| Education Incentive | Education Incentive Policy Education Incentive Form |
Tutoring Policy
The purpose of this policy is to set out guidelines for the administration of the tutoring program. This program assists TFN members with accessing tutoring for their educational needs.
| Tutoring | Tutoring Policy Tutoring Form |
Computers for Students
The purpose of this policy is to set out guidelines for the administration of the computer for students program. Eligible full time secondary, post-secondary or graduate students may apply for assistance to acquire a computer for their education.
| Computers for Students | Computers for Students Policy Computers for Students Form Computers for Students Agreement |
How to Apply
If you have any questions regarding your submission please email tfnenrichment@temagamifirstnation.ca
To apply for funds please mail completed forms and original receipts to:
Temagami First Nation
General Delivery
Bear Island, Lake Temagami, ON, P0H 1C0
Attn: TFN Enrichment Funds
*** All Health Forms are to mailed to the Doreen Potts Health Centre ***
How to Appeal
For TFN members wishing to Appeal a decision please refer to the Appeal Process.
Enrichment Committee
The TFN Enrichment Committee meets Quarterly to ensure the program is meeting the needs of the membership. The Committee follows a Terms of Reference.
TFN Enrichment Committee
| Co-Chair | Marie Paul |
| Committee Members | Gloria Katt Cathy Metcalfe Tammi McKenzie Tammy Cole Alice Moore |
| Ex-Officio Council Member |
Enrichment Clerk
Beverly St.Denis
Enrichment Clerk
tfnenrichment@temagamifirstnation.ca
P 705-237-8943 ext.111
F 705-237-8959
TF 1-888-737-9884
Minowaabandan-gamiing Maawanjihidiwining, General Delivery
Bear Island, Lake Temagami, ON P0H 1C0 | www.temagamifirstnation.ca