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Individuals must provide official documentation demonstrating their recognition as Indigenous peoples of Canada, recognized by the federal government or their respective Indigenous nation. More specific details about each type of accepted documentation are found in the Appendix of our policy. Admissible proof may include:

• Indian Status Card (Certificate of Indian Status)

• Métis Nation Citizenship Card

• Nunavik Inuit Beneficiary Card, Nunavut Inuit Enrolment Card or Nunatsiavut Government card

• A Temporary Confirmation of Registration Document

When an individual who is eligible for status chooses not to obtain it or has not yet obtained status, they must submit the following documents:

• Their birth certificate, which includes the names of their Indigenous parent(s).

• A copy of a letter from their nation stating they would be eligible for status considering their parent's rights to pass on their rights

Individuals who do not have documentation about their identity and believe they are Indigenous can submit a written request detailing the process they have engaged in to obtain their Indigenous recognition and submit it to Native Montreal’s membership committee exclusively by using the email membership@nativemontreal.com

Children of Indigenous members may access certain services on a case-by-case basis

Non-Indigenous parents or legal guardians of Indigenous children (0-18 years old) may access certain services if they provide documentation confirming their relationship with the Indigenous child. Eligible documentation may include:

• Any relevant documents obtained for the child stated in Individuals with Proof of Indigenous Status.

• Birth certificate of the Indigenous child showing the parent or guardian's name or legal guardianship documents.

• In the case, that the child has not yet obtained status, a copy of a letter from the child's nation stating they would be eligible for status considering their parent's rights to pass on their rights.

Indigenous individuals who are not recognized under Canadian federal or provincial Indigenous registries but who can demonstrate clear affiliation with an Indigenous nation from another country may be granted limited eligibility for select services and participation, but are not eligible for governance roles.

Individuals must provide official documentation supporting their Indigenous identity from their country of origin, such as:

• Government-issued or community-issued Indigenous ID
  

• Letter from the authorities of their nation or community
  

• If applicable, personal or family records indicating tribal affiliation.
  

A letter outlining their reason for requesting access to Native Montreal’s services is also required in addition to the application.

Friend Non Indigenous Members. To qualify as a Friend Non Indigenous Member of the Organisation any person must:

1)  Be eighteen (18) years of age or older;

2)  Accept the goals and objectives of the organization and commit him/herself to comply with all the By-Laws defined by the organization; and

3)  Accept to volunteer his/her time in pursuance of the organization’s goals.

Non-indigenous members who do not have a familial connection to an Indigenous child are welcome to participate in select community events.