Indigenous relations and services in Nova Scotia: who does what

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

Indigenous relations offices and programs

The Office of L'nu Affairs handles the province's relationship with the Mi'kmaq: negotiations on rights and treaties with the Mi'kmaq and Canada, consultation, and the Mi'kmaw Language Act (in force October 1, 2022). The Mi'kmaq-Nova Scotia-Canada Tripartite Forum has working committees on health, justice and education.

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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 Nova Scotia: who does what

Indigenous relations offices and programs

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