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Long-awaited treaty payments paused at northern Ontario First Nation, creating confusion and concern

Batchewana First Nation waiting on review at Indigenous Services Canada

Ninah Hermiston
Ninah Hermiston

7 Apr 2026 • 4 min read

A blank prototype of an Indian status card in muted pastel colours with pictures of animals and a First Nation medicine wheel.
An example of what a secure certificate of Indian Status looks like from the Canadian government. (Indigenous Services Canada)

Ninah Hermiston
Ninah Hermiston

Ninah is an early-career reporter based in Toronto, currently focused on the Residential Schools database. She has previously worked as an associate producer at CBC Kids News and served as a social media manager for various organizations.

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