The Income Assistance Program provides Financial Assistance to Northerners to help meet basic and enhanced needs. The program encourages and supports greater self-reliance to improve the quality of lives.

This plain language handbook is for people who may want to play for Income Assistance. It provides information on:

• The program
• Who is eligible
• How to apply or appeal

The handbook also contains helpful contact information on the following resources in the Northwest Territories including:

• other income security programs
• health and medical resources
• renters rights
• federal disability, seniors, and family supports