Government Services

Assumes governmental responsibilities relative to Canadian heritage preservation and the promotion of cultural life.

• Technical and financial assistance to the cultural sector (support to festivals, performing arts, museums) and minority groups (ethnocultural, anglophones and native women).

Exercise of governmental responsibilities related to the relationships with First Nations, Inuits and Métis and to the Nordic communities development.

• Modernization of Government of Canada structures to enable Indigenous peoples to build capacity and support their vision of self-determination.
• Leads the Government of Canada's work in the North.

Exercise of governmental responsibilities related to the relationships with First Nations, Inuits and Métis.

• Support to the development and prosperity of communities.
• Support to services offered on reserves.
• Administration of the Indian Act.

Organisation responsible for the governmental, administrative and executive services of the community of Kahnawake.

• Emergency services: peacekeepers, fire brigade and ambulance.
• Social assistance.
• Housing assistance.
• Asbestos Working Group (AWG): development of a global strategy regarding asbestos-related problems.
• Sports and recreation centre.
• Language and culture training centre.
• Sken:nen A'Onsonton: conflict resolution.
• Distribution of filming, alcohol, and landfill permits.
• Support for various programs and services: emergency planning and preparedness, land use, waste management, roads and infrastructure, finances, community insurance plan, gaming commission, labor office, courts.

Political organisation responsible for Kanehsatà:ke.

• Kanehsatà:ke Education Center: education programs and pre-school, primary and secondary schools administration.
• Language and culture promotion and protection.
• Social assistance.
• Health management and public services.
• Public finances management and economic development.
• Kanehsatà:ke Human Resource Office.
• Housing.
• Land management and estate.
• Band membership.
• Territorial claims and intergovernmental relations.
• Environment protection and promotion.
• Infrastructure management.

Coverage for a range of health benefits for eligible First Nations and Inuit clients who are not covered by social programs, private insurance plans or provincial or territorial health insurance plans.

* Vision care.

• Dental care.
• Mental health counselling.
• Medical equipment and supplies.
• Prescription drugs and certain over-the-counter products.
• Medical transportation not available on reserve or in community of residence.
• Reimbursement process: www.nihb-ssna.express-scripts.ca/en/0205140506092019/12/1206
• How to appeal a decision: www.sac-isc.gc.ca/eng/1579792696583/1579792732972

Establishment that ensures harmonious relations and partnerships between Indigenous peoples and the government of Québec as well as between the peoples and the general public.

• Works with Indigenous organizations to facilitate their access to the various government programs and to adapt government activities to their needs in some cases.

A legal obligation that provides immediate access to necessary products, services and supports for First Nations children.

* Medical equipment, educational support, speech therapy, mental health services, etc.