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this is intended for first time non-native card holders only:
  
the purpose of the 'treaty card' (see about) has been to track the movement 
ie. spending patterns, prescription drug use, doctor & dentists' care, 
police contact, social services use etc. and institutionalise the identity of 
"...indians within the meaning of the indian act, chapter 27, statutes of canada." 

if you have created your own card, or are about to, please consider taking action 
and do all or some of the following:


after you've printed the card (colour inkjet works best), cut around edge of card, 
fold in half and insert into a plastic sleeve and:


- carry this card in your wallet, purse or on your body as your primary form 
  of identification
- memorize the registry number & be prepared to quote it by stating 
  "my treaty number is _____" (refer to registry # on front of card)
- present it whenever identification is requested
- present it when you purchase anything
- present it when you visit the doctors', dentists' or any other government 
  subsidized health practitioner     
- present it when visiting any government agency     
- present it if stopped by the police or rcmp     
- most importantly, take note of how it feels always have to account for your identity     

 
- show off to your friends by stating that you now finally have "your very own treaty card"     
- refer to yourself as being 'treaty' above any other type of self identification