Dear Band Members,
The enclosed application is for the 2023 Christmas Disbursement.
The Christmas Disbursement will be available and disbursed to each registered band member 18 years and older as of December 31, 2023. Monies for registered band members who are 17 and under (minors) will be held in trust until they turn 18 years old. Minors do not have to apply for the assistance, their assistance will automatically allocated on their behalf to the trust.
The disbursement for 2023 will be $300 per registered Sipekne’katik member.
An additional disbursement is a $75 turkey meal amount for every head of household who is a registered Sipekne’katik member. For off reserve members please provide a copy of your most recent utility bill to show head of household status, on reserve head of household status will be confirmed through the housing list.
Submission
You can send your application by using the following methods:
1. Online through Jot Form, https://www.jotform.com/build/232576095526261
2. Hand delivery to the Band Office marked as Attention: Anthony DiGiosia
3. Scan/Photo Email to christmas@sipeknekatik.ca
4. Mail to: Sipekne’katik Attention: Anthony DiGiosia
522 Church Street, Indian Brook 14 , Nova Scotia B0N 2H0
5. Fax to: 902-758-2017
Christmas Disbursement - December 4, 2023.
After the above date all other payments will be released on Fridays each week after that.
Applications close January 31, 2024
You have a choice of receiving your monies either by cheque or by direct deposit.
All cheques will be mailed out, pick up is NOT an option. Make sure your mailing address is correct on the application.
If you need assistance with your application, Anthony DiGiosia will be available throughout this process.
Thanks,
Sipekne’katik Chief & Council