Band Member Personal Information Change

It is important to keep the personal information of our Band Members up to date and accurate. Read the details below to learn how to update your information or information for a family member.

  • Supporting identity cards must be:

    • valid (not expired)

    • original

    • issues by provincial/federal/territorial government

    • be in English or french

    • must contain your name, date of birth, photo and signature.

    In some cases (not all), you can use the following as an ID:

    • SCIS card (cannot be expired for more than 12 months)

    • Passport

    • Provincial/territorial driver’s license

    • Provincial/territorial ID card

  • Please follow the steps below if you need to change your personal information.

    For all scenarios, you will need to submit a written request by email or letter to the Membership Office to amend your registration information.

    A guarantor must sign any photocopies of ID (front and back).

    Marriage/Divorce

    • If you get married, you must submit your marriage certificate (and a photocopy (front and back) of your supporting ID showing your married name) to the membership office. You must also submit the name and birthdate of your spouse (photocopy of back and front of ID)

    • If you recently were divorced you must submit a divorce decree to the membership office.

    Maiden name

    • If, for any reason, you would like to revert to your maiden name, submit your original birth certificate, a copy of the front and back of your supporting ID and a written request to change to your maiden name.

    • You do not need to be divorced or separated to revert back to your maiden name.

  • If your family member passes away, please provide the membership office with a photocopy of the Funeral Director’s statement or a death certificate.

    If possible, please include the names and addresses of next of kin (spouse, children, guardian of minor children, siblings)

    If the deceased person lived on the reserve, the jurisdiction is with Indigenous Services Canada. If the deceased was living off reserve, you must apply to Probate court to be an administrator. Probate will require the original will (if applicable).

    It can take up to 60 days for the process to begin to become an administrator of an estate. If the deceased has a will, generally, the instructions outlined will be followed by the administrator or executor. The duties of the administrator/ executor will be detailed in a letter from Indigenous Services Canada once the estate appointment order is finalized.

    Learn more about Estate Services for First Nations.

  • Indigenous Services Canada’s Adoption Unit deals with adoptive parents or people who have been adopted.

    Adoption information and records are confidential and cannot be accessed by Sipe’knekatik’s membership office or registration staff.

    The Membership office can provide you with forms related to adoption and contact information for services.

    For more information related to the Adoption Unit of Indigenous Services Canada call, 1-800-567-9604.

  • If you prefer to sign your name using an alias or nickname, you must register the name on your registration page. (Ex. If your legal name is Margaret, but everyone calls you Peggy).

    The process includes re-applying for Indian status and including your alias on the form. Learn more here.

    To add your alias name to your registration, you must submit a written request indicating the name you wish to register to Indigenous Services. You will be required to provide supporting ID (front and back) showing your legal name.

    All requests to add an alias are subject to approval and cannot contain symbols, derogatory words, or profanity.

    Learn more about reclaiming a name.

  • Find out who can be a guarantor to sign your applications and verify copies of your ID cards.