Aboriginal Programs

Our Programs support Aboriginal infrastructure at the national, regional and community levels for Inuit, Métis, Non-Status Indian and First Nations living primarily off-reserve. They enable Aboriginal people to address the social, cultural and economic issues affecting their lives in Canadian society. We work to help realize Canadian Heritage's strategic objectives by strengthening Aboriginal cultural identity and languages and by facilitating the inclusion of Aboriginal people in a manner that recognizes their cultures and fosters their contribution to Canada. Our programs and initiatives, some of which have been operating for almost 30 years, provide a representative voice and promote culture. They also connect communities, and support community services in urban and rural settings in order to improve the quality of life of Aboriginal people.

• Aboriginal Friendship Centre Program
• Aboriginal Languages Initiative
• Aboriginal Representative Organizations Program
• Aboriginal Women's Program
• Canada / Territorial Cooperation Agreements for Aboriginal Languages
• National Aboriginal Day
• Northern Native Broadcast Access Program
• Post-Secondary Scholarship Program
• Urban Multipurpose Aboriginal Youth Centre Initiative
• Young Canada Works for Aboriginal Urban Youth

For general inquiries please contact us at:

Department of Canadian Heritage
Aboriginal Affairs Branch
15 Eddy Street, 7th Floor (15-7-B)
Gatineau, Quebec
K1A 0M5

Telephone: (819) 994-3835
Fax: (819) 953-2673