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Programs and services for Indigenous people

Find information about government programs and services for Indigenous people, families and communities.

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Economic development funding programs

  • Indigenous Community Capital Grants
  • Indigenous Economic Development Fund
  • New Relationship Fund

Education and training

  • Aboriginal Law Summer Student Program
  • Indigenous Institutes
  • Ontario Internship Program – Indigenous Internship Stream
  • Indigenous institutes personal support worker (PSW) and nursing program expansion
  • Indigenous Student Bursary
  • Indigenous student support
  • Indigenous Workforce Development Stream - Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation
  • Indigenous Youth Work Exchange Program

Health and wellness support for families

  • Aboriginal Health Access Centres
  • Indigenous Healing and Wellness Strategy
  • Mental Health and addiction services for Indigenous individuals and families
  • Prenatal, postnatal and early years support for Indigenous women, children and families
  • Sport and recreation programs in Indigenous communities
  • Support for Indigenous communities and organizations

Energy

  • Energy programs for Indigenous communities
  • First Nations Delivery Credit
  • Wataynikaneyap Power (Watay)

Housing

  • Indigenous Supportive Housing Program
  • Rural and Urban Indigenous Housing Program

Infrastructure

  • Matawa broadband project

Justice and legal

  • Family Information Liaison Units
  • Indigenous victims’ services
  • Justice centres
  • Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) - Indigenous policing

Land claims and consultations

  • Far North program
  • The land claim negotiation process

Natural resources and mining

  • Aboriginal Participation Fund
  • Fishing licences for Aboriginal people
  • Resource revenue sharing
  • Ring of Fire infrastructure development

Reconciliation

  • National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

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  • Indian status and ID card
  • Ontario marriage licence fee waiver
  • Reclaim a traditional Indigenous name
  • Registered Indigenous marriage officiants

Transportation

  • Indigenous Transportation Initiatives Fund
  • Marten Falls community access road project
  • Northern Ontario winter roads
  • Supporting transportation in Indigenous communities
  • Webequie supply road project
  • Winter Roads Program: Bridges and Culverts Stream
Updated: December 23, 2024
Published: October 09, 2015

Ministry of Indigenous Affairs and First Nations Economic Reconciliation

The Ministry of Indigenous Affairs and First Nations Economic Reconciliation is working in collaboration with Indigenous communities and leaders to improve the quality of life and expand economic opportunities for all First Nation, Inuit and Métis people living in Ontario.

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