Band Membership Office

Acho Dene Koe First Nation is currently recognized as a Section 11 Band under the Indian Act, which means it operates under specific federal regulations. The Nation uses a custom electoral system, allowing it to establish its own rules for leadership selection rather than following the default government process.
Section 11 of the Indian Act establishes the criteria for membership on band lists administered by the Indian Registrar. Inclusion on these lists is determined by an individual’s eligibility for registration as a status Indian under the Indian Act. Individuals registered under the Act who affiliate with a Band whose lists are maintained by the Indian Registrar automatically attain Band membership. The assessment of family ancestry, specifically whether an individual’s parents or grandparents were members or entitled to membership, forms part of the determination process. Consent of the Band is not required for membership.
A “status Indian” refers to an individual recognized by the federal government as an Indian under the Indian Act, while a “Band” is a group of First Nation people for whom land has been set apart and money is held by the Crown. The “Indian Registrar” is the official responsible for maintaining records of registered individuals.
Additionally, individuals recognized as Band members are granted the right to participate in all voting matters related to their respective First Nation.
Further this entitles individuals the right to vote in all matters pertaining to their First Nation.
If you have young children or have recently received a letter from the Registrar of Indian Affairs confirming your reinstatement to Indian Status, please fill out a Membership Application. Once completed, please forward to the Peguis Band Office via mail or email: Further this entitles individuals the right to vote in all matters pertaining to their First Nation.
Further this entitles individuals the right to vote in all matters pertaining to their First Nation.

Update of Membership List

Our Membership List must be updated regularly. From time-to-time Chief and Council have distributed informational material and newsletters in an attempt to keep members informed on current issues.
It is then important that the addresses of all Members list be up to date and accurate. If you, or a member of your family, are a Band Member, and you have not been receiving information, please contact the Registrar at (867) 770-4571 ext.2 or email: registrar@adkfirstnation.ca to have your information updated.
Further this entitles individuals the right to vote in all matters pertaining to their First Nation.

Registration of Child

As of June 8, 2018, Indigenous Service Canada (ISC, previously INAC) has released a new registration form for applying for Registration under the Indian Act.
Please find the Application for Registration on the Indian Register (15 under) and Guarantor Declaration forms to register your child. The parent/guardian is responsible for closely looking over and completing these applications. Please note, without these applications the Membership Office will be unable to register your child.

The Membership Office will also need the original long form birth certificate, which states parentage and a piece of picture ID from the parent/guardian registering the child, which states name, DOB, and has a signature. Once your child is registered the original birth certificate will be returned in the mail as soon as possible.

Please look over the application carefully and complete all necessary information. Most important is your registration/treaty number; it must be the complete number on the application i.e.:269 01234 01. If both parents are on the Birth Certificate, both signatures must be on the application. Once completed, this form can be returned to the Band Office and it will be processed.
If you need any assistance with these applications or have any questions or concerns in regard to this matter please do not hesitate to contact the Registrar at (867) 770-4571 ext.2 or email: registrar@adkfirstnation.ca
DOWNLOAD: Application for Registration (15 under)
DOWNLOAD: Application for Registration (16+)
DOWNLOAD: Guarantor Declaration

Band Transfers

Requirements for Eligibility to Transfer
These are the requirements set out in the Transfer Policy for Acho Dene First Nation.
Failure to provide all required original documents will result in the applicants transfer application being deferred until all necessary information is completed.

ADULT (16+)

  • Completed Band Transfer Statement of Consent
  • Vulnerable Criminal Record Check *(18+)
  • Adult abuse record check *(18+)
  • Child abuse record check *(18+)
  • Waiver and Release form
  • Completed PFN Questionnaire/Band Membership Application
Please note that 16 and over are considered age of majority through Indigenous Service Canada; however, Acho Dene Koe First Nation’s age of majority is 18 and over, so those who are aged 16-17 years old are NOT required to complete the Criminal record check, child abuse check, or adult abuse check.

CHILDREN (15 & under)

  • Completed Band Transfer Statement of Consent
  • Written consent to transfer minor child(ren)
  • Original long-form Birth certificate
  • In the case of legal custody of a Minor Child, all the above and;
  • Written evidence of legal custody of the minor child(ren)

FORMER MEMBER

  • Completed Band Transfer Statement of Consent
  • Vulnerable Criminal Record Check
  • Adult abuse record check
  • Child abuse record check

DOWNLOAD: BAND TRANSFER AND REQUEST AND TRANSFER REQUEST STATEMENT OF CONSENT
DOWNLOAD: ADULT ABUSE REGISTRY CHECK
DOWNLOAD: CHILD ABUSE CHECK
DOWNLOAD: PEGUIS FIRST NATION BAND QUESTIONNAIRE
DOWNLOAD: WAIVER & RELEASE FORM

Indian Status Cards

At present, the Registrar is unable to issue laminated status cards to individuals from Acho Dene Koe First Nation who have confirmed Indian Status from Indigenous Services Canada but have not applied for the new SCIS Status card. If you have submitted your application, please await processing and delivery from Indigenous Services Canada.
Laminated cards will soon be available at the Registrar’s office.
For updates regarding your status card applications or renewals, please contact Indigenous Services Canada at 1-800-567-9604 as processing times may vary.
Appointments with the Registrar can be scheduled Monday-Wednesday, 9:00 am-4:00 pm. Please bring your status card along with one photo ID or two photo IDs if you have lost your card. No photocopies are allowed. Valid identification includes:
  • Old Status Card
  • Birth Certificate
  • Health Card
  • Driver's License
  • Provincial Photo ID Card
  • Firearms License
For name changes, please bring the necessary documentation to the office for faxing to Indigenous Services Canada. Kindly note that drop-in appointments are not accepted, and issuance of cards to non-members may be declined.
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