Status Cards

Documents Required for Registration as a Nipissing First Nation member:

  • Certificate of Birth Registration (long form) is required to register a child.
  • Consent of both parents agreeing to register the child with Nipissing.

We will assist in the payment ($35.00) for the long form birth certificate if the child is entitled and both parents agree to register the child with Nipissing First Nation.

Registering for Indian Status

Find out if you are eligible and how to apply for Indian status as defined in the Indian Act here.

For more information about Indian Status and Registration, please visit: www.canada.ca/indian-status to access Application Forms for Indian Status and Status Cards.

New Secure Certificate of Indian Status – FAQ’s
New Secure Certificate of Indian Status (Status Cards) – Additional FAQs


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Contact Information

Lands Membership Clerk
705-753-2922 ext. 1247

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