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.
Transformation
On July 15, 2019, legislation dissolving Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada and formally establishing the mandates of 2 new departments, Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) and Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs (CIRNAC), came into effect. ISC and CIRNAC will continue to work seamlessly together to ensure there are no interruptions to inquiries, delivery of services or relationships with partners. Contact names and numbers remain the same. The 2 websites will be updated accordingly in the next few months.
Latest news
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1:Take and submit a photo for your Secure Certificate of Indian Status with our new app
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2:Information about Jordan's Principle, including contacts for First Nations families
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3:About the Indigenous Skills and Employment Training Program
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4:New legislation to reduce the number of Indigenous children in care
Services and information
Indian status
Apply for Indian status and a status card. Learn more about the Indian Register and band membership.
Indigenous health
Find information about health care services and non-insured health benefits, how to fight drug and substance abuse, environmental health, food safety and how to have a healthy pregnancy.
Education
Find programs that support elementary and secondary education, provide financial support to First Nations and Inuit post-secondary students, and help Canadian post-secondary institutions develop courses.
Social programs
Learn about the key social programs Indigenous Services Canada funds in First Nations communities and urban centres.
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.
The path forward
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
Find out about 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.
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