Heritage Preservation Project
It's Our Story. Let's Work Together to Reconnect the Families of Our Nation.
Your Amikwa Heritage Matters
Embracing Self Governance
Affirming Your Identity with Historical, Genealogical, and Documentary Evidence
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To support the affirmation of your identity, we offer a comprehensive process that combines historical, genealogical, and documentary evidence with a formal oath. This procedure is facilitated through a notary public via a remote Zoom conference, ensuring convenience and accessibility.
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Evidence Compilation: Provide historical, genealogical, and documentary evidence to establish your connection to the Nation of the Amikwa Nipissing Allies.
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Oath by Statutory Declaration: Swear an oath by statutory declaration, a formal commitment to the facts and truths of your heritage and identity.
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Notarization via Remote Conference: The oath-taking process is conducted remotely, overseen by a notary public.
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Legal Affirmation: Upon completion, your declaration becomes legally binding, solidifying your identity affirmation.
Join Our Weekly Meetings and Complete Your Statutory Declarations
As part of the Nation of the Amikwa Nipissing Allies (NANA), we are inviting all our volunteers to participate in our regular Thursday meetings to complete their statutory declarations. This process is essential for affirming your role within our Nation and supporting our collective journey.
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How to Join:
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When: Every 2nd and 4th week at Thursday, between 7:00 PM and 8:00 PM
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Where: Our meetings are held via Zoom. Click the button below to join:
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Steps to Complete Your Statutory Declaration:​
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Once submissions completed you will be contacted to join the Meeting: Join the Zoom call on the 4th Thursday evening of every month at 7:00 PM. We will provide brief instructions at the beginning of the meeting for those new to the process.
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Download and Fill Out the Required Documents:
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Click on the following attachments to download the necessary forms:
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Fill out the forms as instructed. These documents are essential for processing your statutory declaration and confirming your membership within the Nation.
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Complete Your Statutory Declaration During the Meeting: Towards the end of the meeting, we will guide you through the completion of your statutory declaration. Mr. Swinwood will be present to notarize your documents.
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Submit Your Documents: After notarization, please send us a copy of your completed documents. You will keep the original for your records. Documents can be mailed to:​
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Emailed to: the7grandfathers@gmail.com
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Mail to the Nation of the Amikwa Nipissing Allies
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Kinship Holder
315 Airport Road
Pembroke, Ontario
K8A 6W7
Canada
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5. Receive Your Membership Card: Once we receive your copy, we’ll produce and send your membership card. This
card symbolizes your commitment to preserving our heritage and supporting the Nation.
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Additional Notes:
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Administrative Fee: A $100 payment for the notarization process is required. This can be sent via e-transfer to the7grandfathers@gmail.com.
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Documents Needed: Please ensure that you bring or have ready any supporting documents such as long-form birth certificates, baptismal records, or other proofs of Indigenous ancestry.
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Post-Meeting Process: After completing the statutory declaration during the meeting, participants will be added to our email chain and automatically invited to future meetings via Zoom.
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We encourage all members and volunteers to actively participate in this important process. Your involvement helps us strengthen our Nation and uphold our rights and responsibilities as a sovereign Indigenous community.
If you have any questions or need further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Kitchi Miigwetch
​Digital Logging and Nation Card Issuance
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After the affirmation process, your details are meticulously logged into our digital databank, ensuring a secure record of your affiliation and identity.
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ID Number Assignment: You receive a unique ID number, linked to the 'Heads of Family' category.
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Nation Card Creation: We create your Nation Card, a symbol of your identity and connection to the Nation, incorporating your ID number and passport photo.
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Physical and Digital Accessibility: Your Nation Card is designed for both physical and digital use.
Embracing 'Indinawemaginnadog': We Are All Related
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The principle of "Indinawemaginnadog" or "we are all related" plays a vital role in our community:
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Genealogical Connections: Demonstrating familial and ancestral connections.
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Cultural Affirmation: Reinforcing cultural and spiritual bonds that unify the community.
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Community Strength and Unity: Recognizing that everyone is related, promoting communal responsibility and respect.
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Educational and Cultural Preservation: Preserving our collective history and culture.
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Legal and Social Recognition: Achieving broader recognition and validation of our rights and heritage.
This initiative is a celebration of our interconnectedness and shared heritage within the Amikwa Nipissing Allies and beyond.
