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Band

Membership

The Band Membership Department serves all SCFN members by maintaining accurate records and facilitating the membership application process.

DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW

Band Membership

Sucker Creek First Nation is committed to the well-being and prosperity of our members. We look forward to welcoming new members into our community and working together towards a bright and thriving future.

Becoming a Band Member is a significant step in connecting with your heritage and participating fully in the life of our community. Together, we continue to uphold our traditions, culture, and values for future generations.

DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR

Debbie Willier

Membership

780-523-4426

Direct Line Extension 1107

deborahw@scfn.ca

Mon–Fri: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM

Office Hours

PROGRAMS & SERVICES

What We Offer

Treaty Status Assistance

Guidance on obtaining your Treaty status, which is a recognition of your rights and heritage under the historic treaties between Indigenous peoples and the Crown.

Band Membership Applications

Processing applications for Band Membership for those who have obtained their Treaty status and wish to officially join Sucker Creek First Nation.

Document Verification

Assisting applicants with gathering and verifying required documents, including copies of Treaty Cards and Birth Certificates.

Application Review Process

Coordinating the review of membership applications to ensure all criteria are met before forwarding to Chief and Council for formal acceptance.

Registry Maintenance

Maintaining the official Band Member List and formally notifying individuals upon their acceptance as a Band Member of Sucker Creek First Nation.

Forms & Documentation

Providing access to essential forms including Treaty Annuity Payment Requests, Status Card Applications, Name Change forms, and Upgrade Category Letters.

MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION PROCESS

Steps to Become a Band Member

At Sucker Creek First Nation, we are proud of our heritage and committed to fostering a strong, vibrant community. Becoming a Band Member is a significant step in connecting with your heritage and participating fully in the life of our community.

Step 1: Obtain Your Treaty Status

The first and most crucial step towards becoming a Band Member of Sucker Creek First Nation is obtaining your Treaty status. Your Treaty status is a recognition of your rights and heritage under the historic treaties between Indigenous peoples and the Crown. If you have not yet obtained your Treaty status, we encourage you to do so through the appropriate governmental channels.

Step 2: Apply for Band Membership

Once you have obtained your Treaty status, you are eligible to apply for Band Membership with Sucker Creek First Nation. To begin the process, please contact our Band Membership Office. You will need to provide the following documents:

•A copy of your Treaty Card

•Your Birth Certificate

These documents are essential for us to verify your Treaty Status information and to proceed with your application.

Step 3: Membership Application Review

Upon receiving your application and verifying your documents, your file will be reviewed by our Membership Application Review Committee. This committee is responsible for a thorough review of each application, ensuring that all criteria are met. The committee may recommend one of the following:

•Request for more information

•Denial of the application

•Acceptance of the application

Step 4: Formal Acceptance

Should the Membership Application Review Committee recommend acceptance, your file will be forwarded to the Chief and Council for formal acceptance. This is the final step in the approval process.

Step 5: Notification and Addition to the Band Member List

Once accepted by the Chief and Council, you will be formally notified of your acceptance as a Band Member of Sucker Creek First Nation. Following this, you will be added to the Band Member List, officially recognizing you as part of our community.

Need Assistance?

Contact the Band Membership Department directly or reach us through the main band office.