Indigenous Resources

Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) works collaboratively with partners to improve access to high quality services for First Nations, Inuit and Métis. Our vision is to support and empower Indigenous peoples to independently deliver services and address the socio-economic conditions in their communities.

• Funding Programs 
  • Programs, services, initiatives for Indigenous and northern communities and organizations.
• Treaties, Agreements, and Negotiations
  • Canada is working with Indigenous partners on shared solutions to address past wrongs, renew our relationships, and advance indigenous rights.
• Education, Training, and Jobs for Indigenous Peoples
  • Find out about education, including scholarships and bursaries, training, and jobs for Indigenous Peoples.
• Learning Resources About First Nations, Inuit, and Métis across Canada.
  • Resources to learn more about Indigenous history, languages, cultures, and experiences.

• GeoViewer 

  • Look at the map of Indigenous Peoples and lands to see the First Nations, Inuit and Métis communities around you and the traditional land you live on. Find out more about the significance of land acknowledgment and how you can integrate this practice in your life.

• Residential School Map

  • ​An interactive map of residential schools and TRC events in Canada. The map is updated regularly as more research is complete.

• Native Land Digital

  • An interactive map to find out more about local Indigenous territories and languages.

• Whose Land

  • Whose Land is a web-based app that uses GIS technology to assist users in identifying Indigenous Nations, territories, and Indigenous Community across Canada.

Nisitohtamowin ᓂᓯᑐᐦᑕᒧᐃᐧᐣ

As part of expanding your knowledge, we encourage you to explore resources such as Nisitohtamowin ᓂᓯᑐᐦᑕᒧᐃᐧᐣ by First Nations University of Canada, Reconciliation Education and BMO Financial Group, a free eLearning introduction to Indigenous perspectives in Canada.