Indigenous Peoples and cultures
Learn about Canada’s 3 distinct groups of Indigenous peoples with unique histories, languages, cultural practices, and spiritual beliefs that are woven into the fabric of our country. More than 1.8 million people in Canada identify themselves as an Indigenous person.
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First Nations
There are more than 600 First Nations communities in Canada, which represent more than 50 Nations and 50 Indigenous languages.
Inuit
Learn about Canada’s Inuit living in Nunatsiavut (Labrador); Nunavik (Quebec); Nunavut; and the Inuvialuit Settlement Region of the Northwest Territories – an area covering one-third of Canada's land mass – as well as Inuit living in urban centres.
Métis
Find out more about Métis communities in Canada.
Reconciliation
Learn how the Government of Canada is building a renewed relationship with Indigenous peoples, based on recognition of rights, respect, cooperation and partnership.
Indigenous languages
Learn more about Indigenous languages as well as the tools and programs in place to help support the reclamation, revitalization, maintaining and strengthening of Indigenous languages in Canada.
Indigenous arts
Learn more about Indigenous arts in Canada and the Indigenous Art Centre, responsible for the development and preservation of more than 4,000 works of art.
Indigenous history
Learn about the history of Indigenous peoples in Canada, Indigenous contributions to the War of 1812, Reconciliation, the First Canadian Arctic Expedition and more.
Indigenous commemorative and awareness days
Discover the days, weeks and months that are celebrated in our country and around the world to commemorate and celebrate Indigenous peoples.
Learning resources about First Nations, Inuit, and Métis across Canada
Explore the history, languages, cultures, and experiences of Indigenous Peoples in Canada.
Funding
Learn more about funding programs designed to celebrate and strengthen the cultural distinctiveness of Indigenous peoples as an integral part of Canadian society.
Photo identification (Project Naming)
Share your knowledge! First Nations, Métis and Inuit communities are invited to enrich Canada’s historical records by engaging in the identification of photographs held at our National Archives.
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