*IMPORTANT NOTICE* Williams Treaties Distribution

RE: Williams Treaties Distribution
March 18th, 2019 Council Meeting:

COUNCILLOR LAURIE HOCKADAY MOVED AND COUNCILLOR TIFFANY TAYLOR SECONDED TO APPROVE MEMBERS THAT ARE ALIVE AND ELIGIBLE BY SEPTEMBER 13, 2018 AND HAVE HAD THEIR APPLICATION RECEIVED BY INDIGENOUS SERVICES CANADA BY DECEMBER 31, 2019 TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THE CURVE LAKE WILLIAMS TREATIES FIRST NATIONS PER CAPITA DISTRIBUTION WITH NOTICES TO BE PROVIDED TO MEMBERSHIP. ANY FUNDS REMAINING AFTER FINAL DETERMINATION OF ELIGIBLE BENEFICIARIES WILL BE DISTRIBUTED TO MEMBERSHIP. ALL IN FAVOUR. MOTION CARRIED.

COUNCILLOR TIFFANY TAYLOR MOVED AND COUNCILLOR SHANE TAYLOR SECONDED TO APPROVE THE THRESHOLD OF 300 FOR THE WILLIAMS TREATIES FIRST NATION SETTLEMENT. ALL IN FAVOUR. MOTION CARRIED.
What does this mean? What if I was alive and eligible as of September 13, 2018 but I have not yet received my status from the Federal Government or I have not even applied yet? The above motion means that you have until December 31st, 2019 to APPLY for your status to still be considered for a per capita distribution should you receive status. How will you demonstrate that you have applied? At the September 9th, 2019 Council Meeting , Council has agreed upon a few different ways:

– A confirmation letter dated on or before December 31st, 2019 from Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada showing you have applied and have been given a 10 digit file number.

– Receipt of shipping by courier services (FED EX/Purolator/UPS etc.) showing you mailed your application to Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada on or before December 31st, 2019

– A registered Mail Slip showing you mailed your application to Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada on or before December 31st, 2019

– A Tracking # (Canada Post) showing you mailed your application to Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada on or before December 31st, 2019

To be eligible for consideration for WTFN PCD please bring one of the above noted verification methods of application to the Curve Lake Government Services building on or before:

Friday, January 31st, 2020.

You can either drop off in person, or mail us your information at:
Attention: WTFN PCD APPLICATION PROCESS
Curve Lake First Nation Government Services Building
22 Wiinookeedaa Rd, Curve Lake, ON K0L 1R0
If you have any questions or need further clarification, please contact the Lands/Membership department 705-657-8045. Assistance with applications are available.

How to apply for Indian Status:

In person at Curve Lake Band Office. Schedule an appointment with the
Membership Clerk, Lois Taylor-Lippert 705-657-8045

In person at any Indigenous Services Canada Office. Office locations can be found at https://www.aadnc-aandc.gc.ca/eng/1100100016936/1100100016940

By mail

General applications

National Processing Unit
Indigenous Services Canada
10 Wellington St
Gatineau, Quebec K1A 0H4

OR

Bill C-3 and Bill S-3 Applications
Application Processing Unit
Indigenous Services Canada
Box 6700
Winnipeg, Manitoba R3C 5R5

Forms required to apply for Indian Status

Instructions— https://www.aadnc-aandc.gc.ca/DAM/DAM-INTER-HQ/STAGING/texte-text/br_frms_ir_83-168_inst_1525977132835_eng.pdf
Adults 16+ — https://www.aadnc-aandc.gc.ca/DAM/DAM-INTERHQ/STAGING/texte-text/br_frms_ir_83168_print_1525977093102_eng.pdf

Minors 15 and under— https://www.aadnc-aandc.gc.ca/DAM/DAM-INTER HQ/STAGING/texte-text/print-83-171_1535746872413_eng.pdf

Guarantor form— https://www.aadnc-aandc.gc.ca/DAM/DAM-INTER-HQ/STAGING/texte-text/br_frms_ir_83-169_a_1538569191984_eng.pdf

NOTE: The original long form birth certificate must be included when
applying for status.

Long form birth certificates can be ordered at

https://vitalcertificates.ca/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIoZrDvrSe4wIVDYTICh3PugaqEAAYASAAEgI-5vD_BwE