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Band Office has relocated on a temporary basis to 403-B Anishinabe Way, next to the community hall

Program: Membership Department  
Organization: Mishkosiminiziibiing First Nation
Band Office
Phone Numbers: 807-488-5614
Toll-Free: 1-800-361-7228
Fax: 807-488-5533
Website: www.biggrassy.ca
Address:
PO Box 414
Morson, ON
P0W 1J0
Street Address:
410 Anishinabe Way
Mishkosiminiziibiing/Big Grassy First Nation
 
Location:
  • Band Office is located at Anishinabe Way in the community of Mishkosiminiziibiing
  • Community is 130 km NW of Fort Frances, off Hwy 621 along SE shores of Lake of the Woods
  • Consists of six reserves: Big Grassy River 35G, whi
Accessibility: Not Wheelchair Accessible    Not Wheelchair Accessible
Hours: Band Office: Mon-Fri 9 am-4:30 pm


Alternate Fri: 9 am-12 noon
Public Contacts: Jeanette Copenace - Indian Registry Administrator
807-488-5614 Ext 1005 * membershipadministrator@biggrassy.ca
Service Description: Operates a self government and is responsible for the day to day operations of the Mishkosiminiziibiing First Nation
  • Tribal Council: Anishinaabeg of Kabapikotawangag Resource Council (AKRC)
  • Political Territorial Organization: Grand Council Treaty #3 (GCT3)
  • Treaty #3


Provides services and assistance with the registration system of all issues pertaining to membership
  • Responsible for the implementation of the Membership Code and registering all life events that affect the Indian Registry (births, deaths, marriages, divorces)
  • Informs community leadership of current and evolving Indian status changes and issues
  • Maintains updated mailing/contact information for members and population statistics
  • Supplies forms, provides guidance for filling out applications and offers assistance in mailing to applicable departments
Provides assistance in the following matters:
  • Birth Certificate Application
  • Application for Registration of a Minor Child
  • Membership Application
  • Registration of a Minor Child Under the Indian Act
  • Registration of an Adult Under the Indian Act
  • Secure Certificate of Indian Status (SCIS)
  • Statement of Live Birth
  • Transfer
  • Treaty Day/Treaty Annuity payments

Fees: None
Application: Requires booked appointments for assistance with forms
Eligibility / Target Population: Members of Mishkosiminiziibiing First Nation
Languages: English
Area Served:
Big Grassy River First Nation  
See Also: Government Services - Indigenous
Personal Identification Assistance Programs

This information was last completely updated on October 15, 2024

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