Lands Program
MCFN has administered the lands program since January 2000. As of 2013, the program was changed to include environment, the functions of which are to process and register land transfers. The department also assists with survey requirements, band allocations, land leases and maintenance of files on Certificates of Possession.
Research
The objective of the Research Program is to research and develop potential claims against the Federal Government. The government has devised a federal policy entitled Outstanding Business that lists criteria to determine if a First Nation has a claim. To view the claims process, please click here: Claims Process
Membership Program
MCFN has administered the membership program since November 1990. The program registers events in the Indian Registry System. Events include the registration of marriages, births, deaths, and transfers between bands. Certificates of Indian Status (status cards), and blood quantum letters are also issued by the Lands, Membership and Research Department.
Land Surveys Contact List
To view a contact list of available companies for land surveys, please click on the following document: Land Surveys Contact List
Address: 6 First Line Road, Hagersville, ON, N0A 1H0
The latest posts from MCFN Lands, Membership, and Research Department
MCFN Administration Building Closure
Due to unforeseen circumstances the MCFN Administration building will be closed on February 2, 2021 and will reopen on Wednesday, February 3, 2021. Voicemail will not be monitored during this closure. In the event of [...]
Statement from the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation On COVID-19 Jan 14, 2021
January 14, 2021 The MCFN Chief and Council and the COVID-19 Working Group are continuing to actively take precautions and actions to address the potential impacts of COVID-19 within our Nation. At this time, we [...]
Provincewide Shutdown Announced
Based on the latest modelling data, cases are expected to continue to grow, with multiple models predicting rates of at least 1,500 cases per day for several weeks under current restrictions. Daily mortality is also [...]
Statement from the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation On COVID-19, Dec. 18, 2020
MCFN Chief and Council and the COVID-19 Working Group are continuing to actively take precautions and actions to address the potential impacts of COVID-19 within our Nation. At this time, MCFN has returned to no [...]