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First Nations children and birthparents and siblings of those, adopted out of Manitoba and Canada, should also register with the following:

First Nations of Southern Manitoba Child & Family Services Authority, 100-696 Portage Ave., Winnipeg MB R3G 0M6 tel: 204-783-9190, toll free: 1-800-665-5762 or fax: 204-783-7996

First Nations of Northern Manitoba Child & Family Services Authority, 206 - 819 Sargent Ave., Winnipeg MB R3E 0B9 tel: 204-942-1842, toll free: 1-866-512-1842 or fax: 204-942-1858

Awasis Agency of Northern Manitoba, 100 - 701 Thompson Drive, Thompson MB R8N 2A2 tel: 204-677-1500, toll free: 1-800-667-4734 (MB only), or fax: 204-778-8428

There are also agencies in The Pas, Norway House, Nelson House and Garden Hill

If you were fostered you are entitled to know the full name of your birthmother, birthfather, and your siblings. The Adoption Act does not apply to people who were fostered.

If you were born in Canada and adopted by American adoptive parents and taken to the United States, contact the US Dept. of Immigration and obtain a copy of your Entry Visa. This form should show your full birthname. This is required for all persons taking up permanent residence in the U.S.






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