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In addition to meeting the National definition of Métis,
you must also submit the following documents:

1. Family Tree
2. Birth Certificate
3. Identification
4. Proof of Residency

Find the application form here.

Definition: “Métis means a person who self-identifies as Metis, is distinct from other Aboriginal peoples, is of historic Métis Nation Ancestry and who is accepted by the Métis Nation”

Historical Proof: refers to evidence of an ancestor who received a land grant or a scrip granted under the Manitoba Act or the Dominion Lands Act, or who was recognized as Métis in other government, church or community records.

Historic Métis Nation: refers to the Aboriginal people then known as Métis or half-breeds who resided in the Historic Métis Nation Homeland.

Historic Métis Nation Homeland: the area of land in west-central North America used and occupied as the traditional territory of the Métis or Half-breeds as they were then known.

Métis Nation: means Aboriginal people descended from the Historic Métis Nation, which is now comprised of all Métis Nation peoples and is one of the “aboriginal peoples of Canada” within the meaning of s.35 of the Constitution Act 1982.

Distinct from other Aboriginal peoples: means distinct for cultural and nationhood purpose.

1. Applicant (This is You)
   Brings completed forms to intake.
2. Intake Officer
   Ensures forms are complete and sends them to the Registry Agent
3. Registry Agent
   Prepares documents and family tree to send to Genealogist
4. Genealogist
   Reviews family tree and sends to Registrar
5. Registrar
   Authorizes citizenship card
6. You’re Now a Citizen
   When application is successful you will receive your citizenship card

You can request birth documents from the Vital Statistics Department of the province you were born in. Please ensure requested documents show parentage. Born in Alberta, we can order the birth document. Fill out the form.

• Citizen application packages are available on the registry webpage.
• Citizen application packages are also available at the MNA Provincial Office in Edmonton.
• Additional resources for application requirements below:
  • Application Information
  • Family Tree Guidelines

Before your application is processed, it needs to be commissioned.

1. I live in Edmonton
   Bring all completed forms and required documents to the MNA Provincial Head Office in Edmonton to get your application commissioned.
2. I don’t live in Edmonton
   Bring all completed forms and required documents to your nearest district office to get your application commissioned.
   Once all forms have been commissioned at your nearest regional office, completed application packages can be mailed to head office on your behalf, or dropped off in-person to Métis Nation of Alberta
   ATTN: Registry
   #100, 11738 Kingsway NW
   Edmonton, AB T5G 0X5

The Genealogy Research Centre staff are available to assist with completion of family trees for application purposes.

• To book an appointment or for more information on your family tree and ancestry, please call:
• Phone: (780) 455-2200
• Toll-Free: 1-800-252-7553

If the family member gave consent during their application process you can reference their genealogical information. You still must complete your family tree to the ancestor you both have in common. Please include the full name of the family member you are referencing as well as their relationship to you, on the bottom of your family tree.

Anyone who is a resident of Alberta can apply. This includes Settlement members.

You can get your forms commissioned at any of the following places:

1. Registries
2. Insurance Agencies
3. Lawyers
   Please note, fees may apply for the above.

• To request a replacement card, please call the head office at 780-455-2200.
• The cost of a replacement card is $40.00 (cash, debit or money order accepted).
• Depending on your original application, there may be forms that need to be re-signed.
• You can choose to take a new photo at this time.
• It can take up to six weeks to receive a replacement card

This Métis Harvesting Agreement only applies to citizens of the Otipemisiwak Métis Government. If you self-identify as Métis and have historical Métis ancestry, you can apply to become a Citizen of the Otipemisiwak Métis Government.

Similar to the Otipemisiwak Métis Government citizenship application process (which takes 6-8 weeks), the Métis Harvester Identification Card application process will be based out of the provincial office in Edmonton. Our Registry and Harvesting teams will also travel the province to help with applications and provide information.

If you are about to apply for citizenship, you will be able to apply for the Métis Harvester Identification Card simultaneously. Cards will be mailed to applicants after the application has been approved.

• Fill out the Change of Address Form
• You may be contacted by a registry agent for more information.
• Mail your completed change of address form to:
  • Métis Nation of Alberta
    ATTN: Registry
    #100, 11738 Kingsway NW
    Edmonton, AB T5G 0X5

OR

• Email your completed change of address form to:
  • registry@metis.org

OR

• Visit the head office and complete your change of address form with a registry agent.