How To Register Under The Indian Act

Find out if you are entitled to be registered as an indian under the indian act and how to apply.

How to register under the indian act. At the same time any changes to the indian act through history have historically been proposed or established unilaterally by the government. The indian registrar is an isc employee in charge of the indian register and the band lists that are maintained at isc. The registrar is the sole authority for determining which names will be added deleted or omitted from the register. Registration under the indian act in canada may affect your entitlement to join or be recognized by some non status groups and your entitlement to the programs and services they may offer. If you have applied for indian status and have questions regarding your application call 1 800 567 9604 select indian registration and follow the menu prompts.

Online forms for indian registration. Under the indian act the registrar an employee of inac is responsible for maintaining the indian register. Are you applying for indian status. We also help people register for indian status. To be included on the indian register you must have successfully applied for indian status and be eligible under the provisions of the indian act as determined by the indian registrar.

This case recapitulated two rules which have been clearly set out in legislation. Secure certificate of indian status status card bill c 3 and gender equity in the indian registration act. Besides it could not be held as a valid transfer of property as it was not registered under the indian registration act 1908. Definition and registration of indians indian register. So the supreme court held that the rule of succession would apply in dividing the property as the father s will was invalid.

Our client services office provides services and funding to individuals registered under the indian act. Who is the indian registrar. The indian registrar is the only authority under the indian act who can determine a person s eligibility for indian status. The indian act legally distinguishes between first nations and other canadians and acknowledges that the federal government has a unique relationship with and obligation to first nations. How to apply if you are adopted.

Find out how to apply for indian status if you have been adopted. Contact us date modified. Existing indian register 2 the names in the indian register immediately prior to april 17 1985 shall.