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<div class="row profile"> <div class="col-md-6"> <p class="pagetag">Find out if you are entitled to registration, how to apply and where to get help.</p> </div> <div class="col-md-6 margin-top-small hidden-sm hidden-xs"> <img src="/DAM/DAM-ISC-SAC/DAM-INSTS/STAGING/images-images/indstatimg6_1464091356450_eng.jpg" alt="" class="pull-right img-responsive thumbnail"> </div> </div> <div class="row col-md-12 mrgn-tp-lg"> <div class="alert alert-info"> <h2 class="h3">Potential mailing delays</h2> <p>Due to a potential labour disruption at <a href="https://www.canadapost-postescanada.ca/cpc/en/our-company/news-and-media/corporate-news/negotiations-list.page" rel="external">Canada Post</a>, there may be mailing delays related to registration and secure status card applications. </p> <p>During the labour disruption, applicants who may wish to submit their applications for both registration or status cards are encouraged to come <a href="/eng/1710869127709/1710869169637">in person</a>.</p> </div> </div> <div class="row col-md-12 mrgn-tp-lg"> <div class="alert alert-success"> <details class="mrgn-bttm-md"> <summary class="wb-toggle" data-toggle='{"print": "on"}'>Reclaiming your name</summary> <p>You can reclaim your name in the Indian Register and on your status card. </p> <p>At this time, your family name, given name or alias can only include letters from the Latin alphabet and some accented letters. </p> <ul> <li>To reclaim your family name or given name, you must submit a document that confirms your reclaimed name, such as a proof of birth document or a legal change of name certificate, with your complete application.</li> <li>To reclaim your name as an alias, you don't need to submit a document that confirms your reclaimed name with your complete application.</li> </ul> <p>You can submit your application in the same way as when applying for registration or a secure status card. </p> </details> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <aside class="col-md-4 col-md-push-8 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<h3 class="h5"><a href="/eng/1462808207464/1572460627149">How to apply for Indian status</a></h3> <p>Find out if you are entitled to be registered under the <cite>Indian Act</cite> and how to apply.</p> </section> <section class="col-md-6 hght-inhrt"> <h3 class="h5"><a href="/eng/1672857022307/1698255176737">Trusted sources for registration and status card applications</a></h3> <p>Find out about trusted sources and how they can help complete applications for registration under the <cite>Indian Act</cite> and status cards.</p> </section> <div class="clearfix"></div> <section class="col-md-6 hght-inhrt"> <h3 class="h5"><a href="/eng/1462808207464/1572460627149#sec12">When do you become eligible for the Non-Insured Health Services program</a></h3> <p>Find out how long it takes to receive non-insured health services benefits available to registered persons.</p> </section> <section class="col-md-6 hght-inhrt"> <h3 class="h5"><a href="/eng/1319805325971/1572459825339">Qalipu Mi鈥檏maq First Nation enrolment process update</a></h3> <p>Find out more about the Qalipu Mi'kmaq First Nation enrolment process.</p> </section> <div class="clearfix"></div> <section class="col-md-6 hght-inhrt"> <h3 class="h5"><a href="/eng/1462808710500/1572460546047">If you disagree with the Registrar's decision</a></h3> <p>Find out how to protest the Registrar's decision on your application for registration under the <cite>Indian Act</cite>. </p> </section> <section class="col-md-6 hght-inhrt"> <h3 class="h5"><a href="/eng/1697051140729/1697051158006">Get help researching your First Nations ancestry</a></h3> <p>You can request a family history search to find out if you have ancestors registered under the <cite>Indian Act</cite> or a letter of ancestry to attest you have registered ancestors. </p> </section> <div class="clearfix"></div> <section class="col-md-6 hght-inhrt"> <h3 class="h5"><a href="/eng/1100100016936/1534342668402">Find a regional office</a></h3> <p>Contact information for offices 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