Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada
Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC) continues to renew the nation-to-nation, Inuit-Crown, government-to-government relationship between Canada and First Nations, Inuit and Métis; modernize Government of Canada structures to enable Indigenous peoples to build capacity and support their vision of self-determination; and lead the Government of Canada's work in the North.
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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
Indian Residential Schools
Bringing closure to the legacy of Indian Residential Schools lies at the heart of reconciliation between Indigenous peoples who attended these schools, their families and communities, and all Canadians.
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.
Indigenous peoples and communities
Learn about Canada's 3 distinct Indigenous peoples (First Nations, Inuit and Métis) and discover learning and historical resources such as Kids' Stop, First Nations in Canada and treaty texts.
Treaties, agreements and negotiations
Learn about historic and modern treaties in Canada, ongoing negotiations, self-government and new ways of working together.
Northern affairs
Canada's Arctic and Northern Policy, Shared Arctic Leadership Model, devolution in Nunavut, improvements to Nutrition North Canada, climate change adaptation programs.
Funding programs
Programs, services, initiatives for Indigenous and northern communities and organizations.
Creating the MMIWG and 2SGLTBQQIA+ national action plan
Working with provinces, territories, Indigenous organizations and communities across the country to create a national action plan.
Recognition of Rights discussion tables
Learn how Canada is moving forward with Indigenous partners on different paths toward reconciliation such as Recognition of Rights discussion tables.
New permanent bilateral mechanisms
Learn about the new permanent bilateral mechanisms established by the Government of Canada with First Nations, Inuit and Métis leaders to identify joint priorities, co-develop policy and monitor progress.
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.
National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls
Learn how the Government of Canada launched an independent national inquiry into missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls.
Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada
Learn about the impact of the residential school system, the experiences of former students and the 94 calls to action made by the commission in its final report.
Collaborative Process on Indian Registration, Band Membership and First Nation Citizenship
Learn how the Government of Canada is consulting on Indian registration, band membership and First Nations citizenship.
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- Residential schools missing children – community support funding
- United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples
- #IndigenousReads
- Calls for proposals
- Forms
- Reporting
- Aboriginal and Treaty Rights Information System
- National Indigenous History Month
- National Indigenous Peoples Day
- Delivering on TRC Calls to Action
- Environmental Review Process for Projects on Reserve Land
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Minister
Marc Miller
Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations
Minister
Dan Vandal
Minister of Northern Affairs
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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.
The first data release of the 2021 Census is here!
Find out how Canada's population has changed since 2016.
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