Membership & Status Cards

Membership Law

The Kootenay Nations St. Mary’s Indian Band Membership Laws, developed in 1987, has been identified as requiring revisions/updates based on community survey data.  Community began revisions to the Law in 2016 and we are seeking further input with the intent of hosting a ratification vote on a new Membership Law in 2021.

Community Meetings began in October 2019.

Indian Registration Administrator

Ktunaxa cititzens may request assistance with completing their application for their Secure Certificate of Indian Status (SCIS) card. 

Appointments can  be made with Kim Halvorson, the Indian Registration Administrator (IRA), at or 778-761-0913.

For those who require a Status Card right away ʔaq̓am offers the Certificate of Indian Status (CIS) to be printed onsite. The CIS is a laminated paper status card which is valid for 5 years.

Assistance with completing the Secure Certificate of Indian Status (SCIS) application. Status Card application forms can be downloaded here

Why your status card needs to be renewed?

Like government-issued identity documents, for example, passport, driver's license, health card, your status card needs to be renewed to reflect your current appearance.