Thunderbird Trust

Christmas Gesture

Enter Before October 31, 2021 for the

Early Bird
Draw!

When you register before October 31, 2021 you are automatically entered into the early bird draw. There are seven cash prizes ranging from $100 to $300 each. Applications accepted for every COTTFN registered adult member. Final Deadline Date: November 19, 2021 – NO EXCEPTIONS.

  • First Place Prize - $300
  • Second Place Prize - $200
  • Third Place Prize - $150
  • Fourth-Seventh Place - $100

2021 Christmas Gesture Online registration form

All fields are required.

Ten digit number

Supporting Documentation

Please upload supporting documentation for your application.
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By Checking this box you are declaring that the information you provided is correct to the best of your knowledge, and you understand that your contact information will be shared with Chippewas of the Thames First Nation for the purpose of official communications

To Fax Your Registration Form Click the button below and print

Fax Number Form & Supporting Documents to: 1-844-877-1395

Print Form & Policy

Thunderbird Trust Christmas Gesture Policy and Registration/Application rules

Policy & Procedures

Purpose

To provide financial assistance to Chippewas of the Thames Members during the Christmas season

1.1 DEFINITIONS:

In this policy:” Member” means a person on the Chippewas of the Thames Band List and also interchangeable with “citizen’, Specific Uses of Trust Property:  Benevolent Purposes 

Section 8.1 Subject to the terms of this Trust, the Trustees may in their absolute discretion authorize the use of the Trust Property for the following purposes: (h) to fund programs that enhance Chippewa culture, language, history, tradition, music, dance and arts;

1.2 ELIGIBILITY AND ASSITANCE:

  1. Must be a registered member of the Chippewas of the Thames First Nation 18 years of age or older by Nov 19/2021
  2. Limit only one application per qualified ADULT MEMBER.

PER ADULT MEMBER -THIS YEAR ONLY

1.3 REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION:

You are required to provide the following for your application to be complete. 

  1. PROOF OF REGISTRATION: Copy of front and back of status card – Expired / Lost status cards will require confirmation by Membership Clerk, PLEASE DO NOT contact the membership office, we will verify your membership where needed.
  2. PHOTO ID: Where a status card is NOT available, please provide another PHOTO ID with Name and DOB. (i.e. : Drivers’ License, Health Cards, etc.)

1.4 PAYMENTS:

  1. Payments will be made via DIRECT DEPOSIT or a CHEQUE will be mailed.
  2. NO IN PERSON PICK UP THIS YEAR

1.5 APPLICATION DEADLINE:

  1. Applications now being accepted! Early Bird application deadline October 31, 2020.
  2. FINAL DEADLINE : NOVEMBER 19, 20201 (NO EXCEPTIONS)
  3. Incomplete or Late applications will NOT qualify.

1.6 HOW TO APPLY:

  1. ONLINE – Applications online at https://www.thunderbirdtrust.ca you. must be able to upload the required documents.
  2. EMAIL – Applications via email sent to [email protected] Please include the following information Full Name, Address, DOB, 10-digit Registration #, Email and Phone.
  3. FAX – Fax your application with supporting document(s) to 1-844-877-1395
  4. PHONE – ONLY WHERE NECESSARY
    1. Call 519-264-2626
    2. LEAVE A MESSAGE clearly stating your First and Last Name and Contact information
    3. RETURN CALL – you will receive a return call and staff will assist in filing out the application for you. This will be a slower process so keep in mind.
  5. IN PERSON – By appointment only, will require screening questions and social distancing protocol.

For questions or concerns contact us:

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