Indigenous peoples
Find Government of Canada programs and services for First Nations, Inuit and Métis. Learn more about Indigenous peoples and communities.
Mental health supports available
Former Residential School students can call 1-866-925-4419 for emotional crisis referral services and information on health supports from the Government of Canada.
Indigenous peoples across Canada can also contact the Hope for Wellness Help Line 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for counselling and crisis intervention. Call toll-free at 1-855-242-3310 or connect to the online chat at hopeforwellness.ca.
Services and information
Coronavirus and Indigenous communities
Support for First Nations and Inuit communities in preparing for, monitoring and responding to COVID-19.
Indian status
Apply for Indian status and status cards. Learn more about the Indian Register, band membership, treaty payments, trusts and estates.
About Indigenous peoples and communities
Learn about Canada's First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples and communities, and their arts, cultures and histories.
Funding
Programs that support First Nations, Inuit and Métis individuals and communities. Check under other topics on this page as well for individual programs.
Benefits and rights
Rights and benefits guaranteed to Indigenous peoples in Canada.
Education, training and jobs
Education, including scholarships and bursaries, training programs and job opportunities 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.
Business and economic development
Programs and services to increase business skills, start or expand a business or develop land on a reserve.
Housing
Programs and subsidies that support the building and management of housing for Indigenous peoples.
Infrastructure
Support for adequate and sustainable housing, clean drinking water and community infrastructure such as schools, roads and wastewater systems.
Environment and natural resources
Managing the environment and sustainable natural resources including fisheries, forestry, mining, water, land, climate change and contaminated sites.
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.
Emergency management
Preventing, preparing for, responding to and recovering from emergencies in First Nations communities.
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.
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.
The North
Northern resource development, environmental management, science and innovation, culture and history, Arctic issues, Nutrition North Canada.
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Hope for Wellness Helpline
Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Call 1-855-242-3310 or chat online at hopeforwellness.ca.
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
September 30 honours the survivors of Residential Schools, as well as their families and communities.
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