Indian and Northern Affairs Canada

Indian and Northern Affairs Canada (INAC), now known as Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada, is a Canadian government department responsible for managing relationships with Indigenous peoples and governing northern territories. It works to support Indigenous communities by providing services, funding, and programs that focus on education, health, economic development, and land rights. The department also addresses issues unique to northern regions, including resource management and community development. INAC’s aim is to promote reconciliation and self-determination for Indigenous peoples while ensuring sustainable growth in northern Canada.