Trusted Source

Secure Certificate of Indian Status Cards: Renewal, Replacement, or Application

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TRUSTED.SOURCE@MYMNFC.COM

Canadian Indian status card showing photo, name, date of birth, and registration details for Mary Jane Jones.

The Mi’kmaw Native Friendship Centre is pleased to work with Indigenous Services Canada to assist people in applying for their Secure Certificate of Indian Status Cards.

Applications will be sent directly to Indigenous Services Canada for processing. *MNFC does not provide temporary ID’s or Laminated Status Cards.

Remember, it may take up to 6 months for the card to arrive by mail.

We encourage all eligible individuals to join this beneficial program!

Drop-In Schedule

Informational flyer for Manitoba Native Friendship Centre's status card renewal service, including requirements, location, and contact details.

Clinic Schedule

A printed flyer from the Mi'kmaw Native Friendship Centre providing instructions for getting, renewing, or replacing a status card, including required documents, photos, appointment dates and location, and contact information.

FAQs

  • A trusted source is a registration administrator, organization or provincial, territorial or federal department that has been designated to help you register under the Indian Act and get, renew or replace a status card.

  • If you would like to apply for registration or a secure status card, a trusted source can help you complete and submit your application.

  • A valid form of identification that includes your name, date of birth, photo, and signature, Must not be expired.

    You can also use multiple pieces of valid identity documents that, when combined, meet all of these requirements. Must be physical copy of ID.

    *A guarantor declaration if necessary.

    *Any Legal documents relating to the guardianship or custody of a child (if applicable)

    *Both Parents are required to provide consent and sign the registration application if they appear on the birth document.

  • This service will be provided for free

  • This service is by appointment only.

  • Photos will be taken onsite.

  • We do not make ID’s at the Friendship Centre.

    All applications are sent the Indigenous Service Canada Regional office in Amherst for processing.

Government of Canada logo with a maple leaf and red bars.
Canadian Indian status card displaying a black and white photo of a woman, her personal details, and the Indian status certificate.

Reach out to us at

TRUSTED.SOURCE@MYMNFC.COM