Programs and Services for First Nations and Inuit

On this page:

• Programs and services structure in the Northwest Territories
• Registration, Revenue and Band Governance
• Education
• Trust Monies, Estates and Treaty Annuity
• Lands and Environment
• Field Services
• Other programs

Programs and services structure in the Northwest Territories

CIRNAC and ISC support First Nations and Inuit organizations as they move towards self-government, and ensures the timely and efficient delivery of the Government of Canada's fiduciary and statutory obligations. In the Northwest Territories, the CIRNAC Regional Offices administers and delivers the ISC programs and services. Information on types of program and services we deliver is outlined below.

Registration, Revenue and Band Governance

This service is directly related to Indigenous Services Canada's (ISC) responsibilities under the Indian Act and includes:

• Maintaining the Indian Band register
• Assisting people who wish to apply for status under the Indian Act.
• Coordination with Ottawa submissions for Bands to establish their own membership rules
• Co-ordinating/Recording adoption records
• Band Transfers

Additional responsibilities include:

• Secure Certificate of Indian Status Cards
• Temporary Confirmation of Registration Certificates
• Treaty payments
• Fulfilling statutory obligations established under Treaty 8 and Treaty 11
• Advising on Band by-law development

Education

The department supports education of Indigenous Peoples in Northwest Territories through a variety of First Nation and Inuit programs and services. To learn more please visit Education and University and College Entrance Preparation Program for Northwest Territories residents.

Trust Monies, Estates and Treaty Annuity

Trust Monies administer funds held in trust for individuals or Bands.

The daily administration of estates, in accordance with the Indian Act, is contracted under formal agreement to the Government of the Northwest Territories Public Trustee. For more information on estates you can contact the NWT Regional Office at 867-669-2622 or contact the Public Trustee's office at 867-873-7464 or Toll Free at 1-866-535-0423.

For information on Registration, Revenue, and Band Governance, please call 867-669-2619 or Toll Free at 1-888-414-4340.

Lands and Environment

Lands and Environment offers support and advice to First Nations, Tribal Councils and members regarding land management, administration, environmental protection and Indian Affairs Branch Lands, Lands Set Aside administration. The division also assists with natural resource management on reserve lands, land use planning, bylaw development and land designations on reserves as well as the creation of and additions to Reserves.

For information on Lands and Environment, please call 867-669-2615 or toll Free at 1-888-414-4340.

Field Services

Field Services transfers money to First Nations and Tribal Councils for the delivery of programs and services in their communities. Field Services also coordinates the administration and management of funding arrangements between Indigenous Services Canada and First Nations, Tribal Councils and other incorporated First Nation and Inuit organizations.

Field Services provides the following programs:

• Indian Government Support
• First Nations and Inuit Youth Employment Strategy
• Education

Other Programs

Other Indigenous Services Canada programs and services delivered by the Northwest Territories regional office include:

• Urban Programming for Indigenous People
• Cultural Education Centres
• On-reserve Housing and Community Infrastructure
• First Nation Lands Management Act
• Lands and Economic Development
• Delivering health services and benefits responsive to the needs of First Nations and Inuit communities and individuals
• Family Violence Prevention Program