First Nations Names Updated in Revenue Order

Summary#

The federal government registered the Order Amending the Indian Band Revenue Moneys Order (Miscellaneous Program) to update the official band names that appear in the schedule to the Indian Band Revenue Moneys Order. The change updates the names of 27 First Nations to match the federal Indian Registration System and came into force on April 19, 2021.

What it does#

• Replaces older band names with their current, official names in the schedule to the Indian Band Revenue Moneys Order.
• The updates cover bands listed under provincial groupings for: New Brunswick / Nova Scotia / Prince Edward Island / Newfoundland and Labrador; Quebec; Ontario; Manitoba; Saskatchewan; Alberta; and British Columbia.
• The change is only to names. It does not change which bands have authority over their revenue moneys or create new financial rules.
• The Order came into force on the day it was registered: April 19, 2021.

Who's affected#

• The 27 First Nations whose names were updated in the schedule. Examples include Oromocto First Nation, Nutashkuan First Nation, Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nation, Gambler First Nation, Mistawasis Nêhiyawak, and Lax Kw'alaams.
• Indigenous Services Canada and the Office of the Indian Registrar, who maintain the Indian Registration System and administer band records.
• Organizations and people who use official band names in contracts, banking, grants, legal documents, or government records may need to match the updated names in their paperwork.

Why it matters#

• Using the official, updated names reduces confusion about which band a law or program applies to. That can matter in finance, agreements, and record-keeping.
• It is an administrative step toward respecting each First Nation’s chosen name and keeping federal records consistent.
• The change is administrative only: it does not alter funding, rights, or the legal powers of the bands.