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  • 2024 Winter Food Security Disbursement Application

  • Dear Band Members,

    The enclosed application is for the 2024 Winter Food Security Disbursement, formerly known as the Christmas Disbursement.

    The Winter Food Security Disbursement will be available and disbursed to each band member that is registered as of December 31, 2024. This year parents/guardians can apply for their eligible Sipekne'katik child(ren) in their family/care.

    The disbursement for 2024 will be $600 per registered adult Sipekne’katik member who is 18 years old as of December 31, 2024, and $300 per registered Sipekne'katik minor.

      Submission

     You can send your application by using the following methods: 

    1.        Online through Jot Form: https://form.jotform.com/242814796935269 
    2.        Hand delivery to the Band Office 2.0 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


    Winter Food Security Disbursement  Initial Payment Date - Wednesday December 4, 2024.

    Applications received after this initial payment date will be processed for payment on Fridays each week thereafter until application close.

    Applications close Friday January 31, 2025

    You have a choice of receiving your monies either by cheque or by direct deposit.

    DUE TO THE CANADIAN POSTAL STRIKE 

    We are asking members to submit direct deposit information for Canadian members only. We are working on a solution for US Citizens. If you do not have a bank account please be aware that cheques will be late going out. 

     

     Thanks,

     Sipekne’katik Chief & Council

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  • Disclaimer:

    By signing this application, I certify that the information I have provided is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge and belief. I understand the Sipekne’katik Band is using my information to provide a financial disbursement and intentionally providing false information is illegal and may be punishable under Canadian law. I also acknowledge, providing false information to the Sipekne’katik Band may influence my eligibility for future disbursements.
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