Who We Are

We cultivate Strong PARTNERSHIPS and Mutual RESPECT.

We are working together to make Canada a better place for First Nations, Inuit, Métis and Northerners.

We are Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada (AANDC) and we have the leadership role in terms of managing the overall direction of the government's Aboriginal agenda for the Government of Canada.

Everything we do flows from this mission. Our goal is to help Aboriginal peoples and Northerners attain greater self-sufficiency, autonomy and prosperity.

We focus on education and housing; women, children and families; drinking water and wastewater management; accountability and capacity building; and oil and gas development..

Perhaps no other department is responsible for such a large range of programs, has such a dynamic relationship with so many different clients and partners, or plays such a distinctive role in the building of our nation.

We work in 11 regional offices across Canada contribute in different ways to the departmental Mandate, Roles and Responsibilities. You can review each regional office by selecting it from the regional map.

To learn more about our work, see What We Do.

For more details:

• 2008-2009 Report on Plans and Priorities  
• 2007-2008 Report on Plans and Priorities  
• 2006-2007 Departmental Performance Report