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Welfare Rights on Indian Reserves in British Columbia

Publication type: 
Training / Education Manual
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Agency: 
Legal Services Society
Date: 
2002-08
Pages: 
43
Summary: 
The booklet is a resource for people who live on Indian reserves in British Columbia and need financial help. The booklet describes: what welfare on reserves is and how to apply for welfare; what disability benefits on reserves are, who qualifies for disability benefits, and how to apply for disability benefits; who qualifies and how to apply for regular income assistance and hardship assistance; as well as different types of special allowances. The book also includes information about advocacy, appeal processes, and a list of contact information for welfare advocacy groups throughout the province.
Keywords: 
aboriginal; advocacy; British Columbia; disability advocacy; Legal Services Society; income assistance; welfare; welfare rights