2026 WINTER FOOD SECURITY DISBURSEMENT APPLICATION

2026 WINTER FOOD SECURITY DISBURSEMENT APPLICATION
Dear Band Members,

The enclosed application is for the 2026 Winter Food Security Disbursement.

The Winter Food Security Disbursement will be available and disbursed to each band member that is registered as of December 31, 2026. This year parents/guardians can apply for their eligible Sipekne'katik child(ren) 17 yrs and under (Minors), in their family/care.

The disbursement for 2026 will be $1,000 CAD per registered adult Sipekne’katik member who is 18 years old as of December 31, 2026, and $300 CAD 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/253024099225050
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 Applications received by Friday Nov 20th, 2026 will be paid out by Friday November 27th, 2026. For subsequent weeks, any application received on friday will be processed on the following friday.

Applications received before December 15th, will be paid out on Friday December 17th, 2026. Applications received after December 15th, 2026 may not be processed until the new year.

Applications close Friday January 31st, 2027

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

Thanks,

Sipekne’katik Chief & Council
Name

First NameLast Name
Band Status Number( Full Number ex 025 09999 00)
Mailing Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Email
example@example.com
Date of Birth

MonthDayYear
2 digit month, 2 digit day, 4 digit yearDate
Phone Number
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
Are you applying with a Spouse/Partner?
Spouse/Partner's Name, if applicable

First NameLast Name
Spouse/Partner's Band Status Number (Full Number ex 025 09999 00 )
Date of Birth

MonthDayYear
2 digit month, 2 digit day, 4 digit yearDate
Are you including any children 17yrs of age and under on your application?
If so how many? 1-7
Child #1

First NameLast Name
Child #1 Band Status Number (Full Number ex 025 09999 00 )
Age of Child
Must be 17 yrs and under
Child #2

First NameLast Name
Child #2 Band Status Number (Full Number ex 025 09999 00 )
Age of Child
Must be 17 yrs and under
Child #3

First NameLast Name
Child #3 Band Status Number (Full Number ex 025 09999 00 )
Age of Child
Must be 17 yrs and under
Child #4

First NameLast Name
Child # 4 Band Status Number (Full Number ex 025 09999 00 )
Age of Child
Must be 17 yrs and under
Child #5

First NameLast Name
Child # 5Band Status Number (Full Number ex 025 09999 00 )
Age of Child
Must be 17 yrs and under
Child #6

First NameLast Name
Child #6 Band Status Number (Full Number ex 025 09999 00 )
Age of Child
Must be 17 yrs and under
Child #7

First NameLast Name
Child #7 Band Status Number (Full Number ex 025 09999 00 )
Age of Child
Must be 17 yrs and under
How would you like to receive your Christmas Assistance?
If you chose direct deposit, have you submitted your banking information before?
Upload Direct Deposit Information Here!

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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.
Signature
Date of Signature.

MonthDayYear
2 digit month, 2 digit day, 4 digit yearDate
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