• Benefits and Rights
• Economic Development
• Education
• Employment
• Environment and Natural Resources
• Health and Well-being
• Infrastructure and Housing
• Frequently Asked Questions

This section provides a list of several programs and services of interest to Aboriginal people in Ontario Region.

Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada (AANDC) is one of 34 federal departments and agencies involved in Aboriginal and northern programming.

The bulk of the Department's programs are delivered through partnerships with Aboriginal communities, federal-provincial or federal-territorial agreements, or formal bilateral or multilateral negotiating processes.

Benefits and Rights

In this section, find out about AANDC 's role in current human rights issues and proposed legislation, including property rights for women living on-reserve. Read about the Department's programs for living and decedent estates and the management of band moneys or find out more about Indian status - if you are eligible and how to register.

Economic Development

In this section, find information about government procurements strategies, economic development programs, skills development and financial assistance opportunities for Aboriginal businesses. In addition, you can see video vignettes of success stories in Aboriginal communities and businesses demonstrating real progress in economic development.

Education

In this section, find detailed information about how AANDC supports education through a variety of education programs.

Employment

In this section, find employment and career development opportunities, regional inventories of Aboriginal candidates seeking employment, and information on current initiatives and activities that promote and encourage Aboriginal hiring.

• Aboriginal Workforce Participation Initiative

Environment and Natural Resources

In this section, find out about how AANDC is taking action on climate change, and protecting the environment, including water and forests. Learn how First Nation and Inuit communities are eliminating contaminants and focussing on sustainable development opportunities. Read about oil, gas and energy management, mining and minerals, and other information on AANDC 's land management and environmental stewardship programs, policies and activities.

Health and Well Being

In this section, find information on how AANDC is involved in cleaning up contaminated sites, ensuring the availability of safe and nutritious food in the North, and providing safe drinking water and funding for a variety of social programs on reserves.

Infrastructure and Housing

In this section you can find information about AANDC's programs and activities related to housing, water and community infrastructure on First Nations reserves.

Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to the most Frequently Asked Questions about AANDC and the Department's programs and services are just a click away.

• How do I apply for status?
• Who is eligible for Treaty Payments?
• What about Social Assistance and Welfare Services?
• What sort of housing help exists?
• Is education provided?
• Is help available for economic development?
• What health care coverage is available?
• What programs are available for Aboriginal Youth?
• What about Aboriginal Self-Government?
• Are there other programs for Registered Indians?
• What about information in Aboriginal languages? 
• What is the Aboriginal applicant inventory?
• What is the Aboriginal Workforce Participation Initiative?
• Where can I find information on the Federal Interlocutor for Métis and Non-Status Indians?
• How can I trace my Aboriginal ancestors? 
• Where can I find the Aboriginal Portal? 
• Where can I find forms?
• Where can I get help finding work?
• What is the Procurement Strategy for Aboriginal Business?