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.
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