Siksika Nation Ohkinniinaa ki Ninaaiks recommends that Siksika Nation citizens avoid travel to the United States (US) unless necessary. Siksika Nation citizens that must travel to the US should exercise increased caution.
Recent US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) conduct creates risks for Siksika Nation citizens. Ohkinniinaa ki Ninaaiks has reviewed reports that ICE has racially profiled Indigenous persons or failed to recognize Tribal Identification. ICE’s detention practices may limit your ability to receive assistance if you are detained. ICE enforcement has also caused political unrest, which may pose safety risks.
The Siksika Nation condemns unlawful ICE conduct. It affirms its commitment to upholding the Treaty and inherent rights of Siksika Nation citizens, and the human rights of all people.
While the Jay Treaty affirms our right to travel freely to and from the US, not every US law enforcement officer may be familiar with our rights or forms of identification.
If you must travel to the US, Siksika Nation Ohkinniinaa ki Ninaaiks recommends that you have the necessary documentation.
We encourage you to always carry a valid:
- passport (or other government issued identification if you do not have a passport);
- Status Card;
- provincial government-issued photo identification;
- long form birth certificate;
- blood quantum letter from Siksika Nation Membership Department; and
- US Green Card (if you have one).
Please contact the Siksika Nation Membership Department if you require assistance with evidence of membership in Siksika Nation or blood quantum for upcoming travel to the US. Note that Siksika Nation has waived fees for obtaining blood quantum letters until further notice. Newly issued blood quantum letters will have an extended expiration date of one year from issuance. You may contact the Siksika Nation Membership Department at (403) 734-5135 or membership@siksikanation.com for assistance.
If you plan to travel to the US, ensure you check all relevant travel advisories and requirements. Publicly available resources such as the Native American Rights Fund provide information on what to do if you are approached by ICE, available at: https://narf.org/ice-resources-2026/.
In extreme situations, Canadian citizens should contact:
Emergency Canadian Consulate services:
SOS@international.gc.ca
1 (613) 996-8885
https://travel.gc.ca/assistance/emergency-assistance/emergency-contact-form
TTY (for persons with a hearing loss): 1 (613) 944-1310 or 1 (800) 394-3472 (toll-free US and Canada)
