Oshkiimaajitahdah Red Lake Public Law 102-477

What is Public Law 102-477?

Under this act, known as our 477 program, we have implemented several services to help our tribal The P.L. 102-477 Act is the Indian Employment,

Training and Related Services Demonstration Act of 1992. This act allows Tribes to integrate employment,

training and related services into a single program with a single budget.

Members with higher education assistance, gain employment, get the training they need and provide general assistance and services.

Services Provided

General Assistance (GA) is temporary assistance that provides individuals within the

Red Lake Nation cash assistance to cover their basic needs.

There are two types of GA, which include

- Medical GA - Must provide verification stating unable to perform work.

- Job Search GA - Actively job searching and will need to complete certain participation

of classroom training.

Supportive Services offers assistance to relatives with employment or actively job searching which

may include the following:

-Work clothing

-Tools

-Training/Education

-Transportation

-Car Repair

-Car insurance

-Referrals to other programs/resources

We offer both graduate and undergraduate scholarships,

application can be downloaded here:

that provides on the job training at local participating locations during

the summer months.

a contract that may lead to full time employment.

Eligibility Requirements- each service has individual requirements

and required supporting documentation.

- Complete Intake application form

- Valid Identification

- Must be enrolled in a Federally Recognized Tribe

- Income eligible (200% FPG)

- Living within the Red Lake Nation boundaries (excludes Higher Education)

To Apply- Complete intake form including supporting documents

and return:

In person at Oshkiimaajitahdah

Mail to P.O. Box 416