My two older brothers children , as well as my first cousins children all received their status last year . (9 relatives total)

My son’s status was denied ? I have called and asked for phone calls to be returned . With nothing back . No one can explain to me why my brothers and cousins , The same status as myself ; children have received theirs . But my son cannnot .

Should I reapply and put a note in there stating that all 9 relatives received theirs ? Could there have been a mistake on their end processing my sons ?

I have a letter outline why I was denied if anyone actually has any knowledge on this . I can show the letter . Thanks

Hey guys, I had a few questions about the RHT settlement passed a little while ago and I understand that my case may be unique.

Essentially I’m from a smaller band and we are part of the RHT. However, we were not included as one of the nations for the settlement even though are band members have received RHT annuities for many years.

The problem - basically, our band hasn’t been very transparent but from what I understand there is some sort of deal that they’re working on with the provincial government and then the federal government has to also match that settlement amount. However, our band has been less than transparent about dollar values or even a timeline as to when we can expect our money. As I’m sure many of you know there is a time value to money, I’m currently 25 and six figures would be super helpful right now, however if this takes 2 years… not nearly as helpful.

So what I’m asking is, is there anyone in a similar situation with the band? Has the band been transparent?

Note: I’ve heard some rumours that a very small nation that had roughly 300-400 members got huge amounts of money per member (800k) not sure if that’s true. But the rumour I’ve heard for our nation is 350-400 million which would land us around 300k per member after lawyer fees etc.

Any one who’s educated on treaty law or has any experience lmk - thank you in advance 😁

Hey everyone!

First I'd like to say that I have no clue what I'm doing or if I'm even looking in the right places but I'm here to find some information to learn more about my heritage. Also, please excuse my ignorance, I'm just starting out on this journey lol. How would I go about finding my ancestor's band? My grandfather's mother was from Southern Manitoba, but she died when he was young and he doesn't have much information about our history. His mother was full Cree and we were both hoping to reconnect and learn more about everything but I'm at a loss on where to start. Any ideas on where to look? Census records or something? Local archival organizations? Any suggestions/help is very much appreciated.

Hi,

I've recently been learning about the Kanyen'kehà people, their history, and culture. Visiting the McCord Museum's exhibit on Indigenous history and treatment in Canada was really moving for me. As an immigrant and a person of color living in Montreal, I realized that you really have to go out of your way to learn these stories—something I didn’t fully grasp until my spouse helped bring it to my attention over the last two years, despite having lived here for 10 years.

I want to support and get involved in raising awareness and helping wherever I can. It feels like there’s a lot of catching up to do when it comes to understanding the true history of Canada.

I come from a STEM background and love tutoring and teaching. Are there ways I could get involved and show my support in this area? Any suggestions on how I can continue to learn, connect, and contribute meaningfully would be greatly appreciated.

Edit: I live and work in Montreal.

Hello all, I hope you are all well.

I am an architecture student, and with a group project coming up soon, one of my group members who is originally from Canada suggested that for our project, we conceptually design a community/rehabilitation and support centre based in a place called Squamish reserves in British Columbia.

While I am not from North America and don't really understand much about Indigenous peoples, I had feeling that there are likely some restrictions with construction on reserves.

Therefore, I wanted to ask, is that allowed? Would it be allowed with permission and/or collaboration with the community in question? What are your thoughts on this type of thing?

I apologise if it makes no sense, english is not my first language.

Thank you in advance.

Hey everyone! I recently ordered some jewelry from the States, and I noticed they didn't charge any taxes at checkout. I'm expecting that I might still have to pay duties when it arrives at the post office, though. I was wondering if any of you have experience using your status card at Canada Post for a tax exemption. Is there a way to opt out of paying duties or taxes with our status cards when picking up international packages? Thanks in advance for any info you might have!

Hi, I was just doing a project for school on the Royal Proclamation and I noticed that some of the Wampum belts made had the year 1764 on it, but it occurred to me that indigenous people were probably not using a system based in Christianity, so does anyone know how first nations groups traditionally tracked years/eras before the European system was introduced?

Aaniin kina wiiya, just as the title suggests; I’m looking for advice applying for band membership. Just this past year, my mother and I obtained our status cards- nearly 30 years after my grandmother first applied (and was denied).

My mother and I are hoping to begin our journey of reconnecting, and we both agree a good first step would be applying for band membership. However; my mother, grandmother (possibly even great-grandmother?) and I have never lived on reserve/grown up in community. It is unlikely that anyone on-reserve would know us, and as our FN website states, membership is not automatic.

The application process appears rather daunting, requiring proof of ancestry, a statement of interest, and a statement of individual/family ties to a member of the community. My first immediate answer would be to attend community events, however; given that my FN is located over 3 hours away, it doesn’t seem entirely feasible at the moment.

I was wondering if anyone has experienced anything similar, and if anyone has any advice? Miigwetch

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As the title speaks for itself. April 22nd 2024, I crossed the Canadian border to the USA (as a Canadian Born Native American), I declared in Vancouver that I would be using the Jay Treaty ultimately to reside permanently in the USA.

I’m CURRENTLY in the Social Security office here in the USA looking to get my SSN to work; and one of the forms of proof I need to use as my immigration status is my I-94. I got my form online and saw that my admission for stay was addressed as B2. Upon searching up what that meant, it’s a tourist stay/pleasure stay admission. I clearly told the officer upon crossing the border that I was coming to the USA with all my things to live and work here. I remember the officer being rude and blatant telling me that every time I cross the border, I don’t need to tell them that I’m using the Jay Treaty because I have my passport. I found this weird, so I reiterated that I was coming to live permanently in the USA. The officer added that I’d need to find an office in the USA to address my permanent stay, to which I let him know I already knew that (hinting that maybe he wasn’t getting the point).

Since coming to the USA and going through the process with I-485 ; I’ve already been met with the missing documents that should have been provided by the officer at customs. That being, a temporary number on my passport that would have already made it possible for me to work without finishing my permanent residency application. I’ve been here 6 months and 1 week and NOW I’m discovering that this whole time I’ve been on B2 (which now is expired by several days).

How the hell do people successfully migrate to the USA under the Jay Treaty when these officers at customs can’t properly communicate or understand what we’re telling them?

FN from 061 TFN. we border both Ontario and Quebec. What benefits do we get off reserve? I’m in Ontario, but crazy of what other coworkers off reserve get from their band and we haven’t gotten anything in the last 5 years

So I'm full blooded native and have a treaty card and I was wondering if Canadian citizens have dual citizenship with the states?? Or something like that I'm confused and wanna move to the states soon but I wanna know if I need to fill out a visa or something

I’m trying to find answers and I’m hoping someone can help direct me. My dad, and my aunts and uncles are classified as 6.1. My dad, and my aunts and uncles conceived with a white partner. The babies that were born (my first cousins), are all born before the year 1985, and are 6.1 registered. My brother and myself are 6.2 (born after 1985). My second cousins are 6.2. My question is, why am I the same as my second cousin, when I fall in the same line in the family as my first cousins? And is there a way to fight this?

Hi all,

Getting a little confused about some of the things I'm seeing about the 1985 changes to the Indian Act.

As far as I understand:

-My great grandfather enfranchised due to military service.

-My Grandfather, and Father got their status back in 1985.

-My paternal grandmother & my mother are not Indigenous

-My dad was born in 1963

I've now seen a few posts saying that the second generation cut-off doesn't apply to the folks born before 1985, but my parents had submitted an application for status back in the 1990s for myself and siblings, and it was rejected. I don't think they still have the paper work. Can anyone help me understand if my dad qualifies as a 6(1) registration or 6(2)? I'm reading on the ISC and its kind of murky or confusing my brain.

This is mostly for my dad, it's something that would mean the world to him. I've lived my life this far without status but very connected to my culture and community, and continuing to not have status wouldn't really affect my day to day, but I know its something that would mean a lot to my dad.

If anyone has more information or just general anecdotal information, I'd love to hear it! Thank you thank you chi meegs

Title says it all . My fiancé's family is reconnecting with their Inuit heritage -- his 2x great grandmother was Inuit (I know "percent" isn't the preferred term, but she would be considered "fully" Inuit with no European heritage), and this was kept very hush-hush until a few years ago, when his grandmother decided she wanted to take steps to engage with this part of her history. Since Christmas is coming up, I'd really like to get her a gift made by an Inuit business to show my support and respect for what she's doing. However, I haven't been able to find anything by just searching online, so I figured I'd come here for recs. Thank you!

I'm Cree, but urban. I'm writing an essay about the living conditions on reserves. I touched on the White Paper trying to privatize reserve land and why that wasn't a solution, and I also brought up how the 94 Calls To Action and UNDRIP don't actually directly address reserves. Am I missing some key thing here? Are there any federal or provincial policies that have been enacted that have actually been helpful? I also plan to examine the Land Back movement in this context

I've acquired a fur coat for the first time in my life thanks to a secondhand sale and I am so cozy and warm that I am considering buying pelts as well to use as blankets. Might make it a whole project, make one big "quilt" blanket.

I'm located further up north. Winters go down to -40°C, summers now go up to 40°C. I have no worries about fur maintenance during the winter but...during the summer leaves me puzzled. How did we store our furs? I read about cold storage at a furrier, but we didn't have perfect temperature or humidity, so what did we do so that furs don't degrade? If I don't have access to a furrier, how to I take good care of these to make sure they stay good for years to come?

Off-rez and lost! Any help would be greatly appreciated. Welalioq.

Hi, I’ve tried searching for an answer online, but no matter how I word it, google seems to think I’m asking if they are the same thing.

I do understand the differences. My question is if someone can have both at the same time.

My mom’s family have Status cards, but my dad’s side have MMF citizenship cards.

I was wondering how that would work for me. Could I apply for both, or is it a one or the other choice?

I have already applied for the MMF citizenship, but my mom’s family is saying I should also apply for a SCIS card. Would I ‘lose’ my Métis citizenship or identity by also applying to register for Indian Status?

I spoke with the lady at the desk and she said that the Chiefs require a letter stating why it is that I want to switch tribes.

My reasoning is very personal, but I am hoping it will get me accepted.

I can only assume it varies from reserve to reserve, but what specifically should I add into the letter other than my personal reasonings?? Any advice?

Feel free to DM me as well.

Hi all, I am a Status Indian under the 817 Sudbury General List. After looking online to find information regarding how much we’ll be paid and when we’ll get paid I have found nothing - I am wondering if there are any resources or contact information for organizations that I can get a hold of.

I have been a status indian for the last 5 years but only have only sent in my annuity application form 5 months ago or so, so maybe I just don’t know anything for that reason. But others in my family have received no information regarding it. We are hoping to find some clarification/info somewhere. If anyone knows anything, it would be greatly appreciated for it to be shared.

Hi,

I need to verify my connection to my biological paternal grandfather for my SCIS application. My paternal grandmother was Métis and First Nations, and her first marriage was to a First Nations man. They had five children, including my father, who was the youngest. After they divorced, my grandmother remarried a European man, and my father took his stepfather’s last name. My biological grandfather passed away before I was born, and my father died in 2017, with me as estate executor.

An ISC clerk recently told me I need to prove the link to my biological grandfather. I requested a long-form birth certificate from Vital Stats but found it lists my father’s stepfather instead. It seems an official adoption occurred, confirmed by my father’s one living sibling. I’ve included this uncle’s and his children’s registration numbers in my application.

Everything before my grandparents is confirmed, but I need help navigating the adoption issue and figuring out what documentation I can access in Manitoba to prove the link.

Since government offices are closed for the weekend, I’m posting here for advice until I can connect with someone official next week. I realize SCIS applications being made complex by adoption(s) in the family isn’t a unique thing, so hoping to get some guidance.

Thank you.