Indigenous Services Canada
Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) works collaboratively with partners to improve access to high quality services for First Nations, Inuit and Métis. Our vision is to support and empower Indigenous peoples to independently deliver services and address the socio-economic conditions in their communities.
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Coronavirus (COVID-19) and Indigenous communities
Support for Indigenous communities and specific health resources for Indigenous communities responding to the pandemic
Hope for Wellness Help Line
Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Call 1-855-242-3310 or chat online at hopeforwellness.ca.
Services and information
Coronavirus and Indigenous communities
Support for First Nations, Inuit and Métis communities to prepare for, monitor and respond to COVID-19.
Indian status
Find out more about Indian status and status card applications, the Indian Register, band membership, estates, moneys and treaty annuity payments.
Indigenous health
Find information about health care services and non-insured health benefits, careers, how to fight drug and substance abuse, environmental health, food safety and how to have a healthy pregnancy.
Education
Find information about elementary and secondary education programs for First Nations students, and distinctions-based post-secondary strategies for First Nations, Inuit and Métis Nation post-secondary students.
Social programs
Learn about the key social programs Indigenous Services Canada funds in First Nations communities and urban centres.
Funding programs
Programs, services, initiatives for Indigenous and northern communities and organizations.
Water in First Nations communities
Find out how the Government of Canada works with First Nations to end long-term drinking water advisories and improve water and wastewater systems on reserves.
First Nations housing
Find programs that support improved housing on reserves.
First Nations community infrastructure
Find programs to support community infrastructure such as schools, roads, and waste management facilities on reserves.
Key priorities
Learn about the 5 key priorities of the new department Indigenous Services Canada.
Consultation, engagement and the duty to consult
Participate in ongoing engagements, learn what was heard in recently-held engagements and find out about the duty to consult.
Governance
Indigenous Services Canada supports First Nations and Inuit communities in the implementation of strong, effective and sustainable governments.
Community economic development
Programs and services that support Indigenous businesses, develop land on reserve and assist in land management strategies.
Emergency management
Resources for First Nations communities to prevent, prepare for, respond to and recover from emergencies.
Environment and natural resources
ISC fulfills an important role in developing natural resources and protecting the environment in most First Nations communities and the territories.
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Corporate information
Minister
Marc Miller
Minister of Indigenous Services
Features
Reconciliation
Learn how the Government of Canada is working to advance reconciliation and renew the relationship with Indigenous peoples, based on recognition of rights, respect, cooperation and partnership.
Principles respecting the relationship with Indigenous peoples
In July 2017, 10 new principles were announced that will guide the work required to fulfill the government's commitment to renewed relationships with First Nations, Inuit and Métis.
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