Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada
Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC) continues to renew the nation-to-nation, Inuit-Crown, government-to-government relationship between Canada and First Nations, Inuit and Métis; modernize Government of Canada structures to enable Indigenous peoples to build capacity and support their vision of self-determination and lead the Government of Canada's work in the North.
Services and information
Indian Residential Schools
Bringing closure to the legacy of Indian Residential Schools lies at the heart of reconciliation between Indigenous peoples who attended these schools, their families and communities, and all Canadians.
Lands
Modern treaties, reserve land and fiscal management.
Reconciliation
Advancing reconciliation and renewing the relationship with Indigenous peoples, based on recognition of rights, respect, cooperation and partnership.
Indigenous peoples and communities
Canada's 3 distinct Indigenous peoples (First Nations, Inuit and Métis). Learning and historical resources such as Kids' Stop, First Nations in Canada and treaty texts.
Treaties, agreements and negotiations
Canada is working with Indigenous partners on shared solutions to address past wrongs, renew our relationships and advance Indigenous rights.
Northern affairs
Canada's Arctic and Northern Policy, Shared Arctic Leadership Model, devolution in Nunavut, improvements to Nutrition North Canada, and climate change adaptation programs.
Funding programs
Programs, services, initiatives for Indigenous and northern communities and organizations.
Missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls and 2SLGBTQI+ people
Working with provinces, territories, Indigenous organizations and communities across the country to end racism, discrimination and violence against Indigenous women, girls and 2SLGBTQI+ people.
Climate change in Indigenous and Northern communities
Supporting Indigenous climate leadership and co-developing solutions with First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples is central to advancing reconciliation and self-determination.
Consultation, engagement and the duty to consult
The Government of Canada consults and engages with Indigenous peoples for many reasons, including the duty to consult. Learn about the duty to consult, and find out how to access information to support consultation using the Aboriginal and Treaty Rights Information System (ATRIS).
More programs for Indigenous peoples
Government of Canada programs and services for First Nations, Inuit and Métis. Learn more about Indigenous peoples and communities.
About CIRNAC
Ministers
The Honourable Gary Anandasangaree
Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations
The Honourable Dan Vandal
Minister of Northern Affairs, Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada and Minister responsible for the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency
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News
More: CIRNAC news
Features
Budget 2024: A Fair Future for Indigenous Peoples
A fair Canada is one where the government continues making meaningful progress in the journey of reconciliation by working in partnership with Indigenous Peoples.
UN Declaration Act
Learn more about actions to implement the UN Declaration Act.
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