First Nations, Inuit and Métis

Indian and Northern Affairs Canada (INAC) is responsible for supporting the unique relationship between the Crown and Aboriginal Peoples. INAC supports First Nations, Inuit and Métis organizations as they move towards self-government, and ensures timely and efficient delivery of the Government of Canada's fiduciary and statutory obligations.

What is INAC doing to assist Aboriginal people in the Northwest Territories?

INAC NWT Region offers support and advice to Aboriginal people regarding land and resource management, environmental protection, economic development, and band governance and administration.   

Highlights

A new reserve is born in the NWT

In September of this year, Canada's Privy Council signed an Order in Council (OIC) to begin the process that will create the Salt River First Nation Indian Reserve #195, the first reserve to be established in the Northwest Territories in almost 35 years.

The creation of Salt River First Nation Indian Reserve #195 fulfills part of a Treaty Land Entitlement (TLE) Agreement signed by the Salt River First Nation, the Government of Canada and the GNWT on June 22, 2002 to fulfill commitments made to the First Nation in Treaty 8.

More information about the creation of the Salt River First Nation Indian Reserve #195

What information is Available?

In this section you will find information on INAC programs and services for First Nations and Inuit regarding Lands and Trust, Land and Environment, Field Services and Economic Development. Some of these services include:

• Assisting people who wish to apply for status Indian reinstatement under Bill C-31
• Offering support and advice regarding land management/administration
• Transferring money to First Nations and Tribal Councils for the delivery of programs and services in their communities
• Helping to create the necessary conditions and environment for communities to seize and sustain socio-economic opportunities

You may also be interested in:

• Strategic Investments in Northern Economic Development (SINED)   
• Governance, Land Claim and Self-Government Agreements
• Aboriginal Business Canada (ABC)