Indigenous Peoples

Government of Canada programs and services for First Nations, Inuit and Métis. Learn more about Indigenous Peoples and communities.

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Services and information

Benefits and rights

Rights and benefits guaranteed to Indigenous Peoples in Canada.

Funding

Programs that support First Nations, Inuit and Métis individuals and communities. Check under other topics on this page as well for individual programs.

Education, training and jobs

Education, including scholarships and bursaries, training programs and job opportunities for Indigenous Peoples.

Indian status

Find out about registration under the Indian Act and status card applications, the Indian Register and First Nation membership or citizenship.

About Indigenous peoples and communities

Learn about First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples and communities, and their arts, cultures and histories.

Housing

Programs and subsidies that support the building and management of housing for Indigenous Peoples.

Health services and social programs

Physical and mental health services, child and family services, dental services, non-insured health benefits, family violence prevention and more.

Treaties, claims and agreements

Treaties and land claims across Canada, including ongoing negotiations, self-government and other agreements, as well as the duty to consult.

Business and economic development

Programs and services to increase business skills, start or expand a business or develop land on a reserve.

Indigenous justice and policing

Alternative community-based justice and policing programs, and moving forward on the national action plan to end violence against Indigenous women, girls and 2SLGBTQI+ people.

Reconciliation

How the Government of Canada is working to advance reconciliation and renew the relationship with Indigenous Peoples, based on recognition of rights, respect, cooperation and partnership.