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
Treaties, agreements 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.
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.
MMIWG and 2SGLTBQQIA+ national action plan
Working with provinces, territories, Indigenous organizations and communities across the country to implement a national action plan.
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 with Canadians on a wide variety of matters. It engages with Indigenous peoples for many reasons, including the duty to consult.
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 Marc Miller
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
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Features
Reconciliation Journey
Building a renewed relationship with Indigenous Peoples based on the recognition of rights, respect and partnership.
Census of Population
In 2021, 1.8 million Indigenous peoples were enumerated during the census. Discover census data on First Nations, Inuit and Métis in Canada.
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