Chippewa Cree Tribe

Enrollment Program

Enrollment Description

To maintain tribal enrollment records, and enroll those persons of  Chippewa & Cree descent. 
The program establishes eligibility and officially registers eligible persons as members of the Chippewa Cree Tribe of the Rocky Boy's Reservation Enrolled members are issued an identification card which identifies them as federally enrolled members and establishes their eligibility for tribal & government programs, such as Indian Health Services, Higher Education Services, Employment and Training Services, Social Services, Housing Assistance, etc.

Tribal Enrollment Process

 Eligibility

• Any descendent of the Chippewa or Cree, regardless of age, and can show proof of lineal descent, can apply for membership. 

• There is no deadline for Enrollment.  Enrollment is an ongoing process.

 Geographical Restriction

• There is no geographical restriction.  As long as the applicant is of Chippewa Cree descent, they are eligible to apply for tribal membership.

Applicant Procedure

• Request and complete an enrollment application from Enrollment office;

• Attach original State certified copy of birth certificate, listing parents with application.  Birth certificate will be returned to sponsor;

• A Signed and Notarized Affidavit of Paternity is required if father is Native and not on original State certified copy of birth certificate;

• Verification of Claim Form to include; Affidavits of Personal Knowledge is required; if parent/s and grandparent/s are not enrolled, relative or friends who are enrolled will need to sign and have notarized affidavits of attesting to applicant of being Chippewa Cree blood; DD-214; wage stubs; school records, etc....

• Signature of Both Parents, if applicable.

• Social Security Card

Please note:

The application form must be completed in its entirety, including all documents, and is the responsibility of the applicant or applicant sponsor. If an incomplete application is received, the application will be returned for completion, and will result in a delay of the application being processed.

 Tribal Enrollment Committee

• The Enrollment Committee members :

• Ken Writing Bird / Board Chairman

• Tribal Council Members

• The Committee does the actual certification of enrollment;

• They meet monthly to review and approve applications.

  Membership Identification Cards

• The membership card identifies tribal members as enrolled members with a federally recognized tribe;

• Membership cards are automatically issued to certified new members approximately 1 week after the Enrollment Committee meets;

• Replacement cards are $10.00.  Id request forms are available upon request.

Enrollment Summary

• Application is submitted to Enrollment Office;

• Application is reviewed by Enrollment Staff, if necessary, additional documentation is requested;

• Application, when complete, is submitted to the next scheduled Enrollment Committee Meeting;

• Tribal Enrollment Committee either approves or disapproves the application;

• Applicant is notified of Committee action;

• Applicants are entered into the Chippewa Cree database and if approved issued Chippewa Cree Tribal membership cards;

• Application is then filed;

• All Blood Quantum correction requests are reviewed and considered for corrections only by the Enrollment Committee.

Funding  

CCT Indirect