Question: Who is eligible to receive Indian benefits?

Answer: The answer is in the federal Indian Act. It defines an Indian as “a person who, pursuant to this Act, is registered as an Indian or is entitled to be registered as an Indian.” To be eligible to receive benefits under the Indian Act, individuals must be registered in the Indian Register, which is maintained by the Department of Indian Affairs and Northern Development (DIAND). … Who Is Eligible to Receive Indian Benefits? »»