When a business applies to be in the indigenous business directory, or IBD, there are two pieces of information that need to be provided. One is proof of indigeneity, and the other is proof of minimum 51% indigenous ownership and control.
When Indigenous Services Canada receives documentation regarding proof of indigeneity, if the person has provided a status card, that would be verified by the government itself with the Indian register.
In other cases—for example, if there are identity cards from the MNA or MMF—we would go directly to the organization itself and verify that the organization recognizes the individual as a member. That's the way we confirm that the indigeneity documentation is valid.