Haisla Nation (HN) has offered Bereavement Funds to registered Haisla members and families over the past 15+ years during the loss of their loved ones/family members. The fund is intended to assist and supplement costs that are incurred by the family to lay their loved one to rest in the manner the family chooses to do so.
Any registered member applying for this fund must fill out an application form, available through the HN Membership Clerk. The Membership Clerk can be reached by calling HN’s offices at 250-639-9361 extension 101, or e-mail Hannibal@haisla.ca.
Documentation will be required to access the funds, including documents verifying the person requesting the funds is the person in charge of handling funeral expenses. To receive the fund, the family member of the deceased or next of kin must complete a document verifying receipt, and intent, of the funds. The person receiving the funds must ensure the death certificate is submitted to the Indian Registry Administrator within 10-days for the file to be considered complete.
Haisla Nation will not be responsible for any miscommunication or disagreement among the family or next of kin.
Contact the Membership Clerk with any more questions you may have.
