Thunderbird Trust

Christmas Gesture

Enter Before October 31, 2023 for the

Early Bird
Draw!

When you register before October 31, 2023 you are automatically entered into the early bird draw. There are seven cash prizes ranging from $100 to $300 each. Applications are accepted for every COTTFN registered adult member 18+ years old.

Final Deadline Date: November 17, 2023 – NO EXCEPTIONS.

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

2023 Christmas Gesture Online Registration Form

2023 Christmas Gesture submissions are now CLOSED

print the registration form

You may Fax your  Form & Supporting Documents to:

1-844-877-1395

2023 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, 18 years of age or older by Nov.17/2023
    2. Limit only ONE application per qualified ADULT MEMBER

1.3 REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION:

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

A.  PROOF OF MEMBERSHIP: 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.

B.  Where a status card is NOT available, please provide another PHOTO ID with Name and DOB (i.e.: Driver’s License, Health cards, etc.)

1.4 PAYMENTS:

  1. Payments will be made via DIRECT DEPOSIT or a CHEQUE will be mailed.

1.5 APPLICATION DEADLINE:

  1. Applications now being accepted! Early Bird application deadline October 31, 2023.
  2. FINAL DEADLINE : NOVEMBER 17, 2023 (NO EXCEPTIONS). It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure application was received by the office.
  3. Incomplete or Late applications will NOT qualify.

1.6 HOW TO APPLY:

  1. ONLINE – Applications are available online at https://www.thunderbirdtrust.ca/christmas-gesture/  – 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.
  6. MAIL – 641 Jubilee Rd., Muncey ON N0L 1Y0

For questions or concerns contact us:

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