The Membership Department replaces status cards and accept applications to transfer from one band to another.
Updating Status Cards
To update your status card, please call Membership Coordinator Veronica Lewis at 250-309-5477 or 236-600-0162 EXT 2007 to make an appointment.
How to register a child for status
Visit https://www.sac-isc.gc.ca/eng/1100100032374/1572457769548 to download and print the Application for Registration of Child Under the Indian Act. Fill out the form electronically or print the form and fill out by hand. When finished print and mail the completed form to:
The Registrar
Indian Registration and Band Lists
Registration, Revenues and Band Governance Branch
Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0H4
How to register an adult for status
Visit https://www.aadnc-aandc.gc.ca/eng/1100100032374 to download the Application For Registration of an Adult Under the Indian Act. Fill out the form electronically or print the form and fill out by hand. When finished print and mail the completed form to:
The Registrar
Indian Registration and Band Lists
Registration, Revenues and Band Governance Branch
Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0H4
What if I want to transfer my membership to OKIB?
Members of another band inquiring about transferring to the Okanagan Indian Band, please view the Section 12 Membership Transfer Policy and applications below.
Section 12 Membership Transfer Policy
- S12 Membership Transfer Application All Other Applicants
- S12 Membership Transfer Application Okib Ancestry
- S12 Membership Transfer Application Syilx Ancestry
- S12 Statement Of Consent For Transfer Of A Dependent Adult
- S12 Statement Of Consent For Transfer Of A Minor
- S12 Statement Of Consent For Transfer Of An Adult
Questions? Contact our Membership Coordinator
Call 250-309-5477 or 236-600-0162 to book an appointment. Appointments are available Monday to Friday, 9 to 11:30 a.m. and 1 to 2:30 p.m.
The Membership Coordinator's office is located at the OKIB Health building.