Ministry of Indigenous Affairs
Working to ensure a better future for First Nations, Inuit and Métis people.
Ending violence against women, children and 2SLGBTQQIA+ people
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Our commitment to reconciliation
Ontario is working to address the legacy of residential schools, remove barriers and reconcile relationships with Indigenous peoples.
Join the journey by visiting the Reconciliation Tree.
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Heritage Minutes
We’ve partnered with Historica Canada to produce videos about the history of Indigenous peoples in Ontario.
See the videos about treaties and residential schools.
What we do
- promote collaboration and coordination across ministries on Indigenous policy and programs in partnership with First Nations, Métis and Inuit
- set priorities for, and track the progress of, Ontario’s Indigenous agenda
- enhance government awareness of Indigenous people, issues and best practices for consulting and engaging with Indigenous people
- work with the federal government to find ways to make the most of federal funding
- help Indigenous people access Ontario government programs, services and information
- reform the land claims process to help address historical grievances
- encourage diversity and inclusion, especially representation of Indigenous people, in the Ontario Public Service
Contact us
- Contact form
416-326-4740 1-866-381-5337 416-326-4017 1-866-686-6072
Ministry of Indigenous Affairs
4th floor, 160 Bloor Street East,
Toronto, Ontario M7A 2E6
Ministry news
Updated: July 29, 2021