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Chief's UpdateUpdate!
May 12, 2011
Letter of Assertions
(Full document located on the website under the " Assertions of Sovereignty" section.
Purpose
By this Notice of Assertions the Batchewana First Nation (“BFN”), by its Chief and Council, gives formal notice to other governments, to resource users and developers, to its neighbours and to the general public of the rights and interests it asserts and will continue to assert in its original, traditional and historic territory.
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THIS PROCESS HAS BEEN DEFERRED To FALL OF 2011
The new Secure Certificate of Indian Status features several security improvements that significantly reduce the risk of unauthorized alterations or duplication. This helps to ensure the ongoing integrity of the programs and services by protecting them from incidences of fraud and identity theft.
This initiative is called the Secure Certificate of Indian Status Project. It originated through a joint initiative between the Assembly of First Nations and the Lands and Trust Services Sector of INAC and a related project with Treaty 7 First Nations. The goal is to address the need for increased security features on Status cards so issues of stolen identity and fraud can be reduced or eliminated.
INAC has two formats of the Secure Certificate of Indian Status in circulation, as follows:
The first format, the in-Canada format, is for accessing services and benefits in Canada. Consistent with the current practice, INAC does share information with the appropriate government agencies for the provision of services within Canada. (e.g. health benefits, drug benefits)
The second format, the Border-Crossing format, provides the same access to services as the in-Canada format and is an acceptable document to present when visiting the U.S. via land and water ports-of-entry
A new process for applying is being developed which will be implemented in a phased approach across Canada, and once available you will need to present these identity documents along with your application.
Registered Indians 16 years of age and older:
Note: Original Baptismal Certificates are acceptable (for applicants 65 years of age or older) however individuals are only eligible to receive an in-Canada SCIS card
Valid identification includes:
If you have the following ID you only need to present one:
If you do not have the above ID you have to present two of the following:
The valid identification presented must include a photograph and the signature of the applicant, though not necessarily on the same document.
Registered Indians 15 years of age and under or dependent adults:
Parents and Guardians must provide the following:
For an in-Canada SCIS:
For a border-crossing SCIS:
In addition to the above requirements:
Valid identification includes:
The valid identification of parents / legal guardians must include a photograph and a signature, though not necessarily on the same document.
(Information obtained from Indian and Northern Affairs Canada
Bill C-3 – Gender Equity in Indian Registration Act If you, or someone you know can answer yes to the above three questions, then as of January 31, 2011 you are eligible to apply for registration. A specific registration form must be used by Bill C-3 applicants when submitting their request for registration. Visit the Indian and Northern Affairs website to obtain the application form and instructions. You will need your Long Form Birth Certificate (certified copy) and two passport –style photos to submit with your application.
If you have questions, contact me, Lisa McCormick at the office @ 705-759-0914 ext. 205
Meegwetch, Chief Dean Sayers |
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