An Indian Status Card is provided by the Federal government to people who are registered under the Indian Act. It allows you to be eligible for certain government benefits and services.[24] Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada (INAC) is responsible for maintaining this registry.If you want to change the gender marker on your Indian Status Card, you will need to submit a long form birth certificate showing your changed gender.If you want to change your name on your Indian Status Card, you must submit an original change of name certificate. If you want to amend this information, contact the INAC Public Enquiries office, or your band office.