Greetings Beardy’s & Okemasis’ Membership:

As we prepare for the holiday season, it is our pleasure to announce a $500 Christmas distribution for each band member.

We understand that the holidays can be a particularly challenging time for many, and we hope this distribution helps offset the additional expenses families incur during this special time of year.

Respectfully,

Office of the Chief & Council
Beardy’s & Okemasis’ Cree Nation

Download the Fillable 2026 Christmas Distribution Form Here:

2026 Christmas Per Capita Distribution Form

DISTRIBUTION DATES:

Nov. 30th – Dec. 1st ON RESERVE Time: 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

• Vets Hall (A,B,C,D,E,F,H,I,J,K,L,M,N,O)
• Duck Lake Seniors Hall (All G’s)
• CRCEC Gym (P,Q,R,S,T,U,V,W,X,Y,Z)

Dec. 2nd SASKATOON Time: 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
St. Georges Sr. Citizen Center

1235 20th St. West

Dec. 4th EDMONTON Time: 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
HYATT PLACE WEST
18004 100 Ave. West

FOR IN-PERSON PICKUP (CASH)

Members collecting their distribution in person at a designated distribution location can obtain and complete their forms in the following ways:

• In advance: Pick up a distribution form from the receptionist at any Band Administration Office. Complete the form and bring it with you to your distribution location.
• On-site: Forms will be available at all designated distribution locations on the scheduled distribution dates.
• Online: Download a PDF copy of the form from the BOCN Chief & Council Facebook page or the official website at www.bocn.ca.

Important: Members picking up their distribution in person should not email their completed forms. Please bring your form directly to your designated distribution location.

FOR ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFER (EFT)

Members requesting their distribution through Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) who have changed their banking information since the Cows & Plows distribution or last year’s distribution must submit their updated banking information along with their completed distribution form.

Please email the required documents to distribution@beardysband.com.

*Members whose banking information has not changed do not need to resubmit their banking details. Simply submit the completed distribution form.

RULES FOR 2026 DISTRIBUTION

1. Who can receive payment: Payments will be made only to the intended recipient, unless the recipient is a dependent/child who is under 18 and/or has a disability (POA).
2. If you and your child/ren have different last names, be prepared to go to different locations for distributions with separate forms. Please fill out form for the different buildings.
3. If your child/ren are co-parented, both parents should attempt to be present so as not to cause problems of who should receive the cash distribution; or a copy of documentation including Child Tax Benefits Statement showing which parent will receive distribution on behalf of child. If only one (1) parent can show up please have other parent contact phone number.
4. If possible, please do not bring children to the site locations.
5. Please comply with the on-site security during the distribution payments.
6. Eligibility for the Cash distribution will be those that are currently registered with Beardy’s & Okemasis Cree Nation, along with newborn children up to December 31^st, 2026. If your Childs’ paperwork is completed at the Band Office, then Membership clerk will add to list beside parent name.
7. For deceased individuals, if they pass away before the distribution dates, then will not be eligible for the Christmas Distribution.
8. Please be patient and kind with the distribution staff, they are working hard to ensure the distribution runs smoothly.
9. Band members in Goodwill Manor will get their distribution delivered.
10. Children in Care with QBOW will have their cash distribution sent to QBOW.
11. Children in Care with Province provide supporting documentation as to the Caregiver.