Environment and Natural Resources

Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada (AANDC) transfers responsibility and control over lands, resources and the environment to Aboriginal people and Northerners through land claim and self-government agreements and devolution to territorial governments. At the same time, AANDC fulfills an important role in developing natural resources and protecting the environment in most First Nations communities and the territories.

What Information is Available?

AANDC works closely with Aboriginal and Northern partners to develop strategies to protect human health and the environment, while facilitating economic development.

• Find out how AANDC takes action on climate change, and protects the environment.
• Learn how First Nation and Inuit communities eliminate contaminants and focus on sustainable development opportunities and environmental stewardship.
• Learn how AANDC works in partnership with First Nations on land management.
• Read about oil, gas and energy management and mining and minerals.

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• Lands
• Mining & Minerals in the Northwest Territories and Nunavut
• Oil and Gas in the North
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