SCIS INTAKE SESSIONS IN TSI SNAIHNE

The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne would like to invite the community to our upcoming application intake sessions for Canada’s Machine Readable Zone (MRZ) Secure Certificate of Indian Status (SCIS) cards.

The intake sessions will take place by appointment only in Tsi Snaihne at the Iohahi:io Akwesasne Education and Training Institute on the following dates:

📅 Friday, June 13 (10 a.m. – 5 p.m.)
📅 Saturday, June 14 (9 a.m. – 2 p.m.)

To book an appointment or for more information, please contact the Office of Vital Statistics at 613-575-2250 ext. 1013 or email ovsclerk@akwesasne.ca.

 

SCIS INTAKE SESSION FAQs:

  • The Secure Certificate of Indian Status (SCIS) is a status card that includes a Machine Readable Zone (MRZ).
  • The SCIS can be used border crossings between Canada and the United States, speeding up wait and processing times.
  • You can have both the Certificate of Indian Status (CIS – paper laminated version) and a SCIS.
  • This session is for submitting applications only. The SCIS card will not be issued on-site. Due to the security features and the addition of the Machine Readable Zone, the application is sent to a secure off-site facility for processing and will be mailed to you once complete.
  • Adults (ages 16 and older) must provide one valid piece of identification. For adults, the SCIS is valid for 10 years.
  • Valid forms of identification include a passport, driver’s license, health card, or existing SCIS card.
  • Minors (15 years of age or younger) do not require identification; only the parent or legal guardian must present ID. The SCIS is valid for 5 years for minors.
  • Your photo will be taken at the intake session.
  • There is no fee for the SCIS card.
  • Due to the large volume of community members who will be applying for the SCIS during the two days, no other types of applications can be processed at this time.
  • ONWA will require applicants to complete a brief community member intake form along with the SCIS application.

These sessions are hosted by MCA’s Office of Vital Statistics and facilitated by the Ontario Native Women’s Association (ONWA).

 

 

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