Notice – Fee waiver for reclaiming Indigenous name on identity documents ends soon

Date issued: 2026-05-11

### Notice – Fee Waiver for Reclaiming Indigenous Name on Identity Documents Ends Soon

– The fee waiver program for reclaiming Indigenous names on identity documents is set to conclude shortly, specifically on [insert end date here].
– This initiative allows individuals to restore their Indigenous names without incurring the standard fees associated with changing identity documents.
– Those eligible are encouraged to submit their applications before the deadline to take advantage of the fee waiver.
– All applications must comply with the requirements as outlined by the relevant authorities.
– The end of the fee waiver program may impact members of Indigenous communities seeking to reclaim their names officially.

Source: [Canada Immigration and Citizenship Notice](https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/notices/fee-waiver-reclaiming-indigenous-identity-documents-ends.html)

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