Indigenous relations and services in Nunavut: who does what

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

Indigenous relations offices and programs

Indigenous and Circumpolar Affairs, within Executive and Intergovernmental Affairs, handles the territory's relationship with Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated and regional Inuit organizations and the implementation of land claims agreements. Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit (traditional knowledge) coordination sits with the Department of Culture and Heritage.

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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 Nunavut: who does what

Indigenous relations offices and programs

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