Indian Registry

STATUS CARDS – INDIAN REGISTRATION ADMINISTRATOR

Whitesands' Indian Registration Administrator. is authorized to administer laminated Certificate of Indian Status cards (CIS) only and not the Secure Certificate of Indian Status (SCIS).  The new SCIS will only be issued at AANDC offices.  If members have a new SCIS card, they will not be given a laminated card as once you have a new one, you cannot revert back to the old laminated ones.  Members may contact AANDC at 807-623-3534 to get information regarding the new SCIS cards.  Diana is available to issue Certificate of Indian Status cards for our members (by appointment only) on Wednesday afternoons from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.  Call reception to book an appointment.
     Also, she will be In Thunder Bay every three months, call the office to find schedule;.

Indian Registration Administrator: Diana Nayanookeesic diana(dot)nayanookeesic(at)whitesandfirstnation(dot)com

Whitesand First Nation
PO Box 68
Armstrong, ON P0T 1A0
Tel: (807) – 583 – 2177   EXT. 229
Fax: (807) – 583 – 2170

The Indian Registration Administrator is responsible for monthly reports, writing blood quantum letters, BCR’s for band transfers, confirm residency letters for band members, and reviewing applications and documents.


ID Requirements for CIS Cards:

2 pieces of ID or 1 piece of ID and 1 guarantor form. If they have NO ID they will have to apply online to get a birth certificate by clicking here.

Acceptable ID includes:         

  • Valid Driver’s license                                         
  • Valid Health Card                                                           
  • Birth certificate (Long or Short)                                                  
  • Valid Fire Arms license  
  • Valid Student ID card   
  • Valid Nexus Card (counts as 2 pieces)   
  • Valid Passport (counts as 2 pieces)

16 & Older

  • Must provide 2 pieces of ID
  • Or 1 piece of ID and a Guarantor Declaration Form

15 & Younger

  • Must have 1 piece of ID of PARENT or LEGAL GAURDIAN and 1 piece of ID for CHILD
  • Or 1 piece of ID of PARENT or LEGAL GUARDIAN and 1 GUARANTOR DECLARATION form