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Bill S-2 video series.
Bill S-2
Bill S-2
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Bill S-2, An Act to amend the Indian Act (new registration entitlements), continues to be considered by the House of Commons. The Senate passed the Bill with amendments on December 4, 2025. It received first reading in the House of Commons on December 10, 2025, passed second reading on February 27, 2026, and was referred to the Standing Committee on Indigenous and Northern Affairs (INAN).
Bill S-2 addresses long-standing inequities in Indian Act registration, including issues related to historic enfranchisement. Senate amendments also responded to concerns raised by First Nations regarding remaining registration inequities, including the second-generation cut-off.
The Anishinabek Nation continues to advocate for the advancement of Bill S-2 while affirming First Nations' inherent authority to determine their own citizenship and belonging.
Watch & Learn
Bill S-2 Video Series
Watch the Bill S-2 video series exploring Indian Act registration, citizenship and issues affecting First Nation families.
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Background Information
Bill S-2 Resources
Download these background resources for additional information on Bill S-2 and the evolution of Indian Act registration.
PDF Backgrounder
What is Bill S-2?
A backgrounder providing information about Bill S-2 and its relationship to Indian Act registration.
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PDF Resource
Indian Act Evolution
A resource outlining the evolution of the Indian Act and registration-related issues.
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Leadership Advocacy at the House of Commons
Anishinabek Nation leadership and representatives have brought First Nation perspectives directly to Parliament during the consideration of Bill S-2.
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Regional Chief Marsha Smoke
Anishinabek Nation South East Regional Chief Marsha Smoke appeared before the Standing Committee on Indigenous and Northern Affairs on May 7, 2026.
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Deputy Chief Jeff Forbes
Deputy Chief Jeff Forbes gave a moving witness statement to the Standing Committee on Indigenous and Northern Affairs regarding Bill S-2.
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Anishinabek Nation Briefing to INAN
Read the Anishinabek Nation briefing submitted to the House of Commons Standing Committee on Indigenous and Northern Affairs.
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News & Resources
Explore Bill S-2 information, recorded discussions and Anishinabek Nation news coverage.
Anishinabek News
E-niigaanwidood E’Dbendaagzijig Corbiere Lavell advocates sovereign right to decide citizenship and One-Parent Rule
Anishinabek News
Anishinabek Nation stands with the Senate Committee vote to implement the One-Parent Rule
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