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Indigenous Services Canada

Federal department for First Nations, Inuit, and Métis programs, funding, and services.

National Association of Friendship Centres

Umbrella organization for Friendship Centres supporting urban Indigenous people coast to coast.

Assembly of First Nations

National advocacy organization representing First Nations priorities to Canada and internationally.

Métis National Council

National voice of the Métis Nation governing members across the Homeland.

Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami

National representational organization protecting and advancing Inuit rights and interests.

Native Women's Association of Canada

Policy, programs, and advocacy for Indigenous women, girls, 2SLGBTQQIA+, and gender-diverse people.

Pauktuutit Inuit Women of Canada

National charity advancing health, safety, and well-being for Inuit women and gender-diverse Inuit.

Non-Insured Health Benefits (NIHB) — First Nations and Inuit

Federal pharmacy, dental, vision, medical transportation, and mental health supports for eligible status First Nations and Inuit clients when provincial plans do not apply.

Jordan's Principle — child-first supports

Help for First Nations children to access products, services, and supports when disputes arise between governments about who should pay.

First Nations housing and infrastructure (ISC)

Indigenous Services Canada programs for First Nations housing, infrastructure, and community facilities on reserve and in related settings.

Métis Nation housing and programs

Housing and related supports through Métis Nation governing members; eligibility and registry rules vary by region.

BC Assembly of First Nations

Provincial organization advocating for First Nations title, rights, and jurisdiction in B.C.

First Nations Health Authority

First provincial First Nations health authority. Plans and funds health programs for First Nations in B.C.

Métis Nation British Columbia

Recognized Métis government for B.C.: citizenship, programs, and nation representation.

Confederacy of Treaty Six First Nations

Political voice for Treaty 6 First Nations in Alberta and related treaty advocacy.

Treaty 7 First Nations Chiefs' Association

Represents member First Nations of Treaty 7 in southern Alberta.

Treaty 8 First Nations of Alberta

Advocacy and governance support for Treaty 8 First Nations in northern Alberta.

Métis Nation of Alberta

Métis government for Alberta: registry, programs, and rights-based representation.

Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations

Represents Saskatchewan First Nations on treaty rights, governance, and programs.

Métis Nation–Saskatchewan

Métis government for Saskatchewan: citizenship, services, and legislative assembly.

Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs

Provincial advocacy organization for First Nations in Manitoba.

Manitoba Métis Federation

Recognized Métis government for Manitoba: programs, citizenship, and self-government implementation.

Chiefs of Ontario

Coordinating body supporting Ontario First Nations in sovereignty, health, education, and more.

Anishinabek Nation

Political advocate for member Anishinabek First Nations across Ontario.

Nishnawbe Aski Nation

Political territorial organization for 49 First Nations in northern Ontario.

Métis Nation of Ontario

Métis government for Ontario: registry, programs, and community councils.

Tungasuvvingat Inuit

Urban Inuit community hub in Ontario (Ottawa HQ, Toronto office): culture, housing, wellness, and social supports.

Assembly of First Nations Quebec-Labrador (APNQL)

Political organization of Chiefs for First Nations in Quebec and Labrador.

Atlantic Policy Congress of First Nations Chiefs Secretariat

Policy and research support for Mi'kmaq, Wolastoqiyik, Passamaquoddy, Peskotomuhkati, and Innu Nations.

Council of Yukon First Nations

Central advocacy body for Yukon First Nations self-government and programs.

GNWT: Department of Indigenous Affairs

Territorial entry point for Indigenous affairs, devolution, and intergovernmental relations in the NWT.

Tłı̨chǫ Government

Self-government authority for Tłı̨chǫ citizens and lands in the Northwest Territories.

Dene Nation

Advocacy organization representing Dene in Denendeh (NWT).

Gwich'in Tribal Council

Self-government and program authority for Gwich'in beneficiaries in the NWT and Yukon.

Sahtu Secretariat Inc.

Political and administrative body for Sahtu Dene and Métis comprehensive land claim beneficiaries.

Inuvialuit Regional Corporation

Inuvialuit self-government and beneficiary programs in the Inuvialuit Settlement Region (western NWT).

Nunavut Tunngavik Inc.

Inuit representative organization for rights, benefits, and implementation under the Nunavut Agreement.

Aboriginal Friendship Centre of Calgary

Urban Indigenous hub for culture, housing, outreach, and community services in Calgary.

Canadian Native Friendship Centre (Edmonton)

Long-standing Edmonton Friendship Centre: language, culture, referrals, and community programs.

Bent Arrow Traditional Healing Society

Edmonton-based Indigenous organization focused on healing, prevention, and family supports.

Native Canadian Centre of Toronto

Downtown Toronto Friendship Centre: programs for youth, seniors, culture, and community wellness.

Toronto Council Fire Native Cultural Centre

Cultural centre and services for Indigenous people in Toronto: counselling, youth, and community programs.

Winnipeg Indigenous Friendship Centre

Revitalized urban Indigenous hub in Winnipeg’s North End: gathering space and community-led initiatives.

Vancouver Aboriginal Friendship Centre Society

East Vancouver hub for housing, wellness, youth, employment, and cultural programming since 1963.

Native Friendship Centre of Montreal

Comprehensive referral and services hub for urban Indigenous people in Greater Montreal.

Native Women's Shelter of Montreal

Shelter and holistic supports for First Nations, Inuit, and Métis women and children.

Mi'kmaw Native Friendship Centre

Halifax-based Friendship Centre: culture, education, housing, health, and justice-related supports.

Odawa Native Friendship Centre

Ottawa Friendship Centre: children, youth, wellness, food security, and family programs.