Support Services Program Guidelines:

Support Services Program is limited to Ermineskin Tribal members.

• Income Support & AISH applicants will not be granted an appointment for Support Services Program Assistance until after the 15th of each month.
• If residing off reserve, proof of residency is required.
  • Rental agreement with band members name on it
• Contact name and number for landlord to verify residency.
  • Current utility bill with band members name on it
• Emergency Food Assistance
  • Purchase orders are issued unless member resides off reserve. Proof of residency is required.
  • Members may not access the program until 4 months after assistance is received
• Utilities Assistance
  • Utility Bill must be Disconnection, Pending Disconnection, or an Urgent Notice.
  • ABSOLUTELY no bills will be paid without the above notices
  • All payments will be made directly to the Utility Company.
• Rent Assistance
  • Last month’s rent receipt must be provided.
  • Landlords contact name and number must be provided to verify residency.
  • All payments will be made directly to the renting agency or landlord.
• Rent Assistance
  • Last month’s rent receipt must be provided.
  • Landlords contact name and number must be provided to verify residency.
  • All payments will be made directly to the renting agency or landlord.
• Emergency Travel Assistance is provided for family members to provide compassionate support to other family members in the hospital.
  • Name and hospital where family member is must be provided for verification.
• Medical Assistance is provided for medical supplies or prescriptions not covered by AANDC.
  • For dependent children the child must be under 1 year of age if not registered with Ermineskin Membership.
  • Support Services Program will not assist with Narcotics or any questionable medical prescription.
  • Assistance for Dental and Optical is made available to Elders and Special Needs only.
• Must have doctors letter to confirm urgency of need. SUPPORT SERVICES PROGRAM WILL NOT ASSIST:
• Feasts, Memorials, Sundance’s, or Sweats.
  • These are considered self-sacrificial, which is the giving up of one’s own interests or wishes in order to help others or themselves.
  • It is expected of the member to prepare for such ceremonies, especially if the ceremony is yearly.
• Visits to medical doctors or specialists.
  • YOU MUST CONTACT MHS TRANSPORTATION @ (780) 585-2223
• Travel support to go home, pick up family members, or friends.
• Support Services Program is accessible every 4 months from the last time assistance is received. Provided there is a Balance available.