Indigenous relations and services in Ontario: who does what

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

Indigenous relations offices and programs

The Ministry of Indigenous Affairs and First Nations Economic Reconciliation coordinates Indigenous policy across government and runs programs such as the New Relationship Fund, the Support for Community Negotiations Fund and the Indigenous Community Capital Grants Program. The province also publishes an Indigenous programs and services finder.

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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 Ontario: who does what

Indigenous relations offices and programs

Guides for this province