Indigenous relations and services in Northwest Territories: who does what

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

Indigenous relations offices and programs

The Department of Executive and Indigenous Affairs coordinates relations with Indigenous governments and negotiates land, resource and self-government agreements (14 sets of negotiations). It funds Indigenous governments and organizations for special events and gives core funding to Métis locals.

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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.

Indigenous relations and services in Northwest Territories: who does what

Indigenous relations offices and programs

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