More for Aboriginal People


This page offers links sorted by topic to services and information of interest to Aboriginal people.

Arts and Culture

  • Featured Aboriginal Artists
    Browse an online gallery of the work of First Nations, Métis and Inuit artists.
  • Celebrating Success
    Read about successful First Nations, Métis and Inuit Ontarians.
  • Indian and Inuit Art Centre
    The Indian and Inuit Art Collection, Indian and Northern Affairs Canada, represents works of art by Canada's most prominent Indian (First Nations), Métis and Inuit artists as well as works by young emerging and mid-career artists.

Education and Training

  • Aboriginal Affairs – Youth Zone
    Learn about Aboriginal history, read about successful Aboriginal Ontarians and find links to cool websites.
  • Aboriginal Affairs – Kids' Space
    Learn Ojibway and Cree words, read traditional stories and more.
  • Indian and Northern Affairs Canada – Kids' Stop
    Interesting facts about Aboriginal history and languages, educational games and stories, and additional classroom resources for teachers.
  • Aboriginal Canada Portal – Youth
    Links to government and non-government resources for Aboriginal youth.
  • Aboriginal Canada Portal – Kids
    Information on Aboriginal history, languages, animals and more.
  • Post-Secondary Education Program for Inuit and Status Indian Students
    Indian Affairs and Northern Development provides financial support to eligible Status Indians and Inuit students under broad authorities of the Department of Indian Affairs and Northern Development Act to continue their education. Funding for individual students is available through two programs: Post-Secondary Student Support Program and University College Entrance Preparation Program.
  • Aboriginal Bursary System
    The purpose of the Aboriginal Bursary System is to provide Aboriginal students with a valuable tool to facilitate their pursuit of post-secondary studies. These awards are made available by various organizations and institutions. Bursaries may be searched by regions, disciplines, providers and key words.
  • History of Aboriginal People
    Visit these websites to brush up on your knowledge of the history of First Nations, Métis and Inuit.

Government

  • Resources and Links for Aboriginal People
    Links to federal government, provincial government and community services for Aboriginal people.
  • Ministry of Aboriginal Affairs
    The Ministry of Aboriginal Affairs develops and coordinates government-wide Aboriginal policy, develops and maintains positive relationships with Aboriginal leaders and organizations, partner ministries and external stakeholders, and negotiates, settles and implements land claims.
  • Indian Register
    Regional and national-level tables of the registered Status Indian population in Canada, by sex and residence.
  • Ontario Honours and Awards Secretariat
    Each year, we honour Ontarians who make our province a better place to live. We encourage you to help us honour them by nominating someone in your community who deserves special recognition.
  • Land Claims
    There are two types of Aboriginal claims in Canada that are commonly referred to as “land claims” - comprehensive claims and specific claims. Comprehensive claims always involve land, but specific claims are not necessarily land related.

Health

  • Assisted Living
    The Assisted Living program assists First Nation members who have functional limitations due to age, health problems or a disability in maintaining their independence, maximizing their level of functioning and living in a safe and healthy environment.
  • Non-Insured Health Program (NIHB) for First Nations and Inuit
    The Non-Insured Health Benefits Program is Health Canada's national, needs-based health benefit program that funds benefit claims for a specified range of drugs, dental care, vision care, medical supplies and equipment, short-term crisis intervention mental health counselling and medical transportation for eligible First Nations people and Inuit.
  • Aboriginal Healing and Wellness
    This Strategy funds three types of initiatives covering 18 programs: Specific Allocations, Specialized Projects and Aboriginal Healthy Babies/Healthy Children Program. Links to a full description of each program are provided..

Home and Community

  • Social Development Programs
    Indian and Northern Affairs Canada’s Social Assistance Program is one component of the departmental Social Development Program.
  • First Nations Land Management
    The land management function of Indian and Northern Affairs Canada involves the provision of land management services to over 600 First Nations and covers 2,366 reserves with 2.7 million hectares of reserve land across Canada.
  • On-Reserve Loan Insurance Program
    Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) offers programs, innovative financing techniques, training tools and information to increase building capacity and address housing needs in First Nations communities.
  • Aboriginal Canada Portal
    The Aboriginal Canada Portal is your single window to First Nations, Métis and Inuit online resources and government programs and services.
  • Office of the Provincial Advocate for Children and Youth
    The Office of the Provincial Advocate reports directly to the Legislature and provides an independent voice for children and youth, including children with special needs and First Nations children.
  • Residential Rehabilitation Assistance Program (RRAP) On-Reserve
    RRAP On-Reserve offers financial assistance to Band Councils and Band members to repair substandard homes to a minimum level of health and safety and to improve the accessibility of housing for disabled persons.
  • Food Mail
    The Food Mail Program is a combined effort of Indian and Northern Affairs Canada, Canada Post and Health Canada. It provides nutritious perishable food and other essential items to isolated northern communities at reduced postal rates.

Money and Taxes

  • Indian Moneys Program
    The Indian Moneys Program provides advice and guidance to regional Indian and Northern Affairs Canada offices and First Nations on the implementation of policies and procedures regarding Indian moneys.

Your Business

  • Aboriginal Business Info-Guide
    This guide provides information on a variety of resources for Aboriginal entrepreneurs, including tax and employment information, financing, as well as various associations and online publications. The information is intended to help Aboriginal entrepreneurs establish and grow their businesses.
  • Aboriginal Community Capital Grants Program
    This program invests in the development of facilities that provide Aboriginal community services and encourage business activity.
 
 
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