Indigenous Services Canada
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Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) collaborates with partners to enhance access to high-quality services for First Nations, Inuit, and Métis communities. Our mission is to empower Indigenous peoples by supporting their ability to independently manage and deliver essential services while addressing socio-economic challenges in their communities.
Services and Information
Indigenous Health
Access primary care, public health, and mental health services for First Nations and Inuit. Support is also available for former students of Indian residential schools.
Water in First Nations Communities
Learn how the Government of Canada is working with First Nations to eliminate long-term drinking water advisories and improve water and wastewater infrastructure on reserves.
Social Programs
Explore key social programs funded by Indigenous Services Canada to support First Nations communities and urban Indigenous populations.
Education
Discover programs that support elementary and secondary education, offer financial aid for First Nations and Inuit post-secondary students, and assist Canadian institutions in developing Indigenous-focused courses.
First Nations Housing
Find initiatives designed to improve housing conditions on reserves.
First Nations Community Infrastructure
Learn about funding programs for essential infrastructure projects, including schools, roads, and waste management facilities on reserves.
Establishing a New Fiscal Relationship
Understand the steps being taken to ensure sufficient, predictable, and sustainable funding for Indigenous communities.
Emergency Management
Access resources to help First Nations communities prevent, prepare for, respond to, and recover from emergencies.
Consultation and Engagement
Participate in ongoing discussions, review insights from past engagements, and learn about the government’s duty to consult Indigenous communities.
The Path Forward
Explore the five key priorities guiding the future of Indigenous Services Canada.
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