Lands & Estates:
Please be advised that the lands and estates office will be fitted with plexi-glass in the near future in order to better receive clients. We have been seeing clients outside the Band Office or the Board room due to Covid-19.
As the weather changes we must adapt in order to continue to offer our services in the best way that we can while keeping everyone safe.
As soon as my office is ready I will post the new safety measures that must be respected when you have an appointment with our office. This will include a health questionnaire, temperature monitoring, hand washing and mandatory mask.
CLIENTS WILL BE SEEN BY APPOINTMENT ONLY! No walk-ins will be accepted as the Band Office will remain closed to the public until further notice by Chief and Council. Please use the contact information below to secure your appointment.
Amanda Simon, Certified Lands Estates and Membership Manager
Direct Line: 450-479-7011 or Cellular: 514-220-2331
Paige O’Brien, Training Assistant Lands and Estates
Direct Line: 450-479-8364 or Cellular: 514-756-2265
I will resume offering my services for mandates, last wills and testaments’, living wills and affidavits’. Estate transfers and transfers of land in an Indian Reserve will also resume.
You are encouraged to visit the Kanesatake website for more information on wills, transfers, estates, and governance.
https://www.kanesatake.ca/wp/lands-estates/
PROCESSING TIMES AND THE RETURN OF DOCUMENTS ARE DELAYED DUE TO THE GLOBAL PANDEMIC.
Membership:
What is an Indian Registration Administrator
An Indian Registration Administrator (IRA) is a band employee on reserve who does work related to the administration of Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) programs.
IRAs are delegated specific authorities by the Indian Registrar. IRA’s work at the band level on behalf of ISC, IRAs are able to maintain the Indian Register and help band members apply for Indian status and status cards.
According to section 5 of the Indian Act, ISC is responsible for the Indian Register as well as band lists maintained at INAC.
You are encouraged to visit the website below for information on Indian Status. The ISC website explains how to prove your Indian Status, Applications forms, what to do if you card is lost or stolen, benefits and rights and guarantor information.
https://www.sac-isc.gc.ca/eng/1100100032374/1572457769548
CLIENTS WILL BE SEEN BY APPOINTMENT ONLY! No walk-ins will be accepted as the Band Office will remain closed to the public until further notice by Chief and Council.
I will resume accepting clients for first time registrations, and applications for Secure Certificate of Indian Status (SCIS). Plastic laminate cards are being eliminated and everyone is encouraged to apply for the SCIS cards. Due to the pandemic I will not be using the new photo app so please make sure you have your passport size photos taken before your appointment. Depending on the applications you are applying for required documents will vary, please call to make sure you know what identifications and documents are required.
PROCESSING TIMES AND THE RETURN OF DOCUMENTS ARE DELAYED DUE TO THE GLOBAL PANDEMIC.
Best Regards and Stay Safe!
Amanda Simon
Certified Lands, Estates, and Membership Manager
Mohawk Council of Kanehsatake
Direct Line: 450-479-7011
Cellular: 514-220-2331