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Program: Membership and Registration
Organizations: Matawa First Nations Management
Matawa First Nations Management - Chief's Council
Phone Numbers: 807-344-4575
Toll-Free: 1-800-463-2249
Fax: 807-344-2977
Email: reception@matawa.on.ca
Website: www.matawa.on.ca/services/membership/
Address: 233 Court St S 2nd Fl
Thunder Bay, ON
P7B 2X9
Location:
  • Located at Court St S in the N ward of Thunder Bay
  • Closest intersection is at Court St S and John St
  • Situated near the Real Canadian Wholesale Club
Accessibility: Wheelchair Accessible      Wheelchair Accessible
Accessibility Notes: Fully Accessible - Main and upper levels; Lower level not accessible
Hours: Office: Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Contacts: Robina Baxter - Part-time Membership Clerk
807-344-4575 Ext 3657 * membership@matawa.on.ca
Service Description: Serves as a non-political Chiefs Council which provides support and advisory services to nine member First Nation communities

  • Assists member communities with Native membership, registration forms and processes
  • Informs community leadership of current and evolving Indian status changes and issues, including documents required for US border crossing
  • Hosts birth certificate clinics free of charge for low/no income individuals
  • Provides forms and information links to websites for:
    • Birth certificates and related documents
    • Death certificates
    • Divorce
    • Indian registration
    • Marriage licenses and certificates
    • Secure Certificate of Indian Status (CIS)
    • Status card renewals
    Fees: None
    Application: Services are accessed at a local level (Band Office) and accessed through direct communication with Matawa First Nations Management
    Eligibility - Population(s) Served: Must belong to one of the member First Nations within Matawa Territory
    Languages: English

    This information was last completely updated on: 12-17-2025


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