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.
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Services and information
Lands
Modern treaties, reserve land and fiscal management.
Indigenous peoples and communities
Canada's 3 distinct Indigenous peoples (First Nations, Inuit and Métis). Learning and historical resources, First Nations in Canada and treaty texts.
Funding programs
Programs, services, initiatives for Indigenous and northern communities and organizations.
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.
Reconciliation
Advancing reconciliation and renewing the relationship with Indigenous peoples, based on recognition of rights, respect, cooperation and partnership.
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.
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).
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.
Treaties, agreements and negotiations
Canada is working with Indigenous partners on shared solutions to address past wrongs, renew our relationships and advance Indigenous rights.
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.
More programs for Indigenous peoples
Government of Canada programs and services for First Nations, Inuit and Métis. Learn more about Indigenous peoples and communities.
Contact us
Ministers
The Honourable Rebecca Alty
Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations
The Honourable Rebecca Chartrand
Minister of Northern and Arctic Affairs and Minister responsible for the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency
Parliamentary secretaries
Jaime Battiste
Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations
Brendan Hanley
Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Northern and Arctic Affairs
Features
National Indigenous History Month
June is National Indigenous History Month in Canada, a time to recognize the rich history, heritage, resilience and diversity of First Nations, Inuit and Métis.
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