The Urban Indigenous Education Centre has collaborated with The 519 community centre to support First Nations, Métis and Inuit students 16 - 21 years of age access services the support students in getting Ontario identification cards.
The First Nations, Métis and Inuit Student Secondary ID Clinic takes place Wednesday, May 15 from 1-3 p.m. at The 519 (519 Church St, Toronto)
Indigenous Coaches assist students with the following:
- Inquire about information about Canadian Banks and opening a bank account
- Get Toronto Police Check though TDSB (ID is required for this service)
- Find out about employment opportunities for summer and beyond.
- Get support in navigating Indian Affairs for lost, stolen, renewal of Indian Status Card
ID Workers can only assist students with the following documents:
- Birth Registration
- Canadian Birth Certificate wallet size
- Record of Landing replacements
- Social Insurance Number (SIN) Card replacement
- Ontario Health Card, if person does not have an address and ID
For more information, please contact Graduation Coaches Emerelle Sliwa-Julian, emerelle.sliwa-julian@tdsb.on.ca; Kyle Genaille, kyle.genaille@tdsb.on.ca; or Justin Judge, justin.judge@tdsb.on.ca