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"Created in 1966, the Department of Indian Affairs and Northern Development (DIAND) is a highly decentralized organization which responds to the varying needs of a culturally, economically and geographically diverse clientele. The legislation establishing the department, as amended in 1970, made its Minister responsible for Indian and Inuit affairs, the residents of the Yukon and Northwest Territories and their resources. The department fulfils the lawful obligations of the federal government to Aboriginal peoples arising from treaties, the Indian Act and other legislation. Indians and Inuit in Canada enjoy all the rights and benefits available to other Canadians, including those universally available such as Family Allowance, Old Age Security and Unemployment Insurance. DIAND provides for the delivery of basic services such as education, social assistance, housing, community infrastructure, to status Indian and Inuit communities. In 1993-1994, some 80 per cent of the Indian and Inuit Affairs Program's total expenditures were managed or administered by First Nations or by other Aboriginal institutions."
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Institution Type
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Government Department
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Language
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Bilingual
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Street
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10 Wellington, North Tower
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City
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Gatineau
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Province/State
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Quebec
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Postal/Zip Code
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K1A 0H4
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Country
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Canada
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Phone
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1-800-567-9604
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Fax
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1-866-817-3977
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E-Mail
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InfoPubs@ainc-inac.gc.ca
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Web site (URL)
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http://www.ainc-inac.gc.ca/
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