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The Toquaht Nation Citizenship Act allows the Citizenship and Enrolment committee to determine who is eligible to become a Toquaht citizen. 

A person can apply to become a citizen of the Toquaht Nation (“a citizen”), and they can apply to enroll in the Maa-nulth Treaty (“an enrollee”) and adhere to its principles.

A person can choose to become a Toquaht citizen without enrolling in the Maa-nulth Treaty. 

A person who chooses to be an enrollee in the Maa-nulth Treaty will automatically be considered a Toquaht citizen.

Eligibility for Toquaht Citizenship

A person is eligible to become a Toquaht citizen if that person:

  • was on the Toquaht band list as of March 31, 2011 (the day before the Maa-nulth treaty took effect),
  • has been adopted as a child by a Toquaht citizen under Canadian law, the Maa-nulth Treaty or in accordance with Nuu-chah-nulth customs, or
  • is a descendant of a Toquaht citizen.

Eligibility for Maa-nulth Treaty Enrolment

A person is eligible to enroll in the Maa-nulth Treaty if that person:

  • is of Toquaht ancestry,
  • was adopted (under laws recognized in Canada or in accordance with Toquaht customs) by someone who is enrolled or is eligible for enrolment,
  • is a descendant of an individual of the Toquaht Nation who is eligible for enrolment, or
  • is accepted by the Toquaht Nation as a member in accordance with Toquaht customs and has a demonstrated attachment to the Toquaht community.
Toquaht Citizens
Toquaht Citizens

Applying for Toquaht Citizenship or Maa-nulth Treaty Enrolment

Those interested in applying to become a Toquaht citizen or enrollee in the Maa-nulth Treaty should carefully review our Citizenship Act to confirm their eligibility.

To initiate the process to become a Toquaht citizen and/or Maa-nulth Treaty enrollee, complete the Citizenship and Enrolment Application Form and submit with any required documentation to Naomi Mack at naomim@toquaht.ca

Review and Decision

Applications are reviewed by the Citizenship & Enrolment Committee who may either:

  • Approve your request,
  • Deny your request,
  • Ask for more information, or 
  • Conditionally approve your citizenship and/or enrolment.

Conditional Approval

Applicants who are members of another First Nation or are enrolled in another self-government agreement in Canada may be granted conditional approval and given time to unregister or unenroll from the other First Nation or self-government agreement. You cannot be a citizen of two First Nations at the same time, or enrolled in more than one self-government agreement at the same time.

Renouncing Toquaht Citizenship or Maa-nulth Treaty Enrolment

Citizens who wish to renounce their citizenship in the Toquaht Nation or their enrolment in the Maa-nulth Treaty should complete the Citizenship and Enrolment Notice of Renunciation Form and submit it with any required documentation to Naomi Mack at naomim@toquaht.ca.

Contact Information

For inquiries or assistance regarding citizenship, contact the Citizenship and Enrolment Registrar, Naomi Mack, at naomim@toquaht.ca or at 1-877-726-4230 (toll-free).