Portal Assistance
For membership portal assistance please contact Ann Marie Ogima (MembershipAnn@fwfn.com).
For membership portal assistance please contact Ann Marie Ogima (MembershipAnn@fwfn.com).
The Registry Administration Program is responsible for maintaining FWFN membership records and also acts as a liaison to the Indian Registrar of Indigenous Services Canada (ISC).
As we look forward into the future, FWFN is looking at revising its membership code. It is currently being worked on by the Governance Committee.
If you are an adult (over 16 years old) and need a laminated status card (Certificate of Indian Status) you must bring with you 2 pieces of VALID ID.
Valid ID includes:
The SCIS can be applied for at ISC office located at 100 Anemki Place, Suite 101, Fort William First Nation. They are also accepting applications by mail. If you have any secure card questions you can call this local regional office at 807-623-3534.
Secure Certificate of Indian Status (SCIS) FAQ’s
ISC has developed an improved service for Bill C-3 applicants, whereby eligible applicants can expect to receive registration as an Indian under the Indian Act AND an in-Canada Secure Certificate of Indian Status (status card) in one step. This has resulted in the development of a new registration form and a process whereby applications will only be accepted by mail.
Generally speaking, the key criteria to be newly entitled to registration are:
General enquires on Gender Equity in Indian Registration Act should be directed to:
ISC Public Enquiries Contact Centre
Email: InfoPubs@sac-isc.gc.ca
Phone: (toll-free) 1-800-567-9604
Fax: 1-866-817-3977
TTY: (toll-free) 1-866-553-0554
Monday – Walk In (no appointment needed)
Tuesday – Thursday – By Appointment ONLY
No cards will be made on Fridays
Ann Marie Ogima – Membership Coordinator
(807) 623-9543 Ext.812