Indigenous relations and services in New Brunswick: who does what

Which provincial or territorial office handles relations with First Nations, Métis and Inuit in New Brunswick, and where to find programs, from the official pages.

Indigenous relations offices and programs

The Department of Indigenous Affairs (Fredericton) coordinates the province's initiatives with First Nations and leads consultation and accommodation. The province acknowledges the unceded territories of the Wolastoqey, Mi'gmaw and Peskotomuhkati peoples; its Indigenous peoples pages also point to Mi'gmaq and Wolastoqey language resources.

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These offices mostly coordinate relations, consultation, land claims and funding for communities and organizations. Services for individuals (health, education, housing, child and family services) are often delivered by First Nations, Métis and Inuit governments and organizations, by the federal government (Indigenous Services Canada) or by ordinary provincial departments. Names and ministers change; confirm on the official page. This page is a starting point, not a list of every organization. Rules, fees and programs change and were read on 2026-11-14: confirm with the official source. General information, not legal advice. Quebec follows its own rules: see atlasquebec.ca.

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