Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada

Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada, now known as Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada (INAC), is a federal department responsible for policies, programs, and services to support Indigenous peoples—including First Nations, Inuit, and Métis—in Canada. It works to promote self-governance, improve living conditions, and preserve Indigenous cultures and rights, while also managing northern regions’ infrastructure and resources. The department serves as a bridge between the government and Indigenous communities to foster partnerships, reconciliation, and equitable development across Canada’s northern and Indigenous populations.