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Aboriginal Head Start in Urban and Northern Communities

Who runs it: Public Health Agency of Canada

Who can get it: First Nations (status & non-status), Métis, Inuit. Children 0–6 off-reserve/urban/north

What it gives: Free early learning & family programs

Amount: Free

Last checked Oct 31, 2026

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Indigenous Early Learning and Child Care

Who runs it: ESDC with Indigenous partners

Who can get it: First Nations (status & non-status), Métis, Inuit. Families with young children

What it gives: Child care funding/programs

Amount: Amount not stated

Last checked Oct 31, 2026

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Inuit Child First Initiative

Who runs it: Indigenous Services Canada / regional Inuit focal points

Who can get it: Inuit children (land-claim beneficiaries). Children

What it gives: Funds health, social, education products & services

Amount: Case-by-case

Good to know: Nunavik: application.cfi.nrbhss.ca.

Last checked Oct 31, 2026

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Inuvialuit Harvesters Assistance Program

Who runs it: Inuvialuit Regional Corporation

Who can get it: Inuvialuit beneficiaries. Harvesters/families

What it gives: Harvesting support

Amount: Amount not stated

Last checked Oct 31, 2026

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Jordan's Principle

Who runs it: Indigenous Services Canada

Who can get it: First Nations children (incl. off-reserve). Children/youth under age of majority

What it gives: Funds health, social, education products & services

Amount: Case-by-case

Good to know: 24/7 line 1-855-572-4453.

Last checked Oct 31, 2026

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Non-Insured Health Benefits (NIHB)

Who runs it: Indigenous Services Canada

Who can get it: Registered First Nations & recognized Inuit. All ages

What it gives: Drugs, dental, vision, equipment, counselling, medical travel

Amount: Benefit coverage

Last checked Oct 31, 2026

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On-reserve Income Assistance

Who runs it: Indigenous Services Canada via bands

Who can get it: First Nations ordinarily resident on reserve (and status FN in Yukon). Low/no income

What it gives: Income assistance (last resort)

Amount: Amount not stated

Last checked Oct 31, 2026

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BC Aboriginal Friendship Centres PSSSP (BC General List / no band)

Who runs it: BCAAFC

Who can get it: Status First Nations without band membership (BC). Students

What it gives: Post-secondary funding

Amount: Amount not stated

Good to know: Hidden: for people on the General List.

Last checked Oct 31, 2026

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Indspire Building Brighter Futures bursaries & scholarships

Who runs it: Indspire (charity)

Who can get it: First Nations (status & non-status), Métis, Inuit. Post-secondary students

What it gives: Bursaries/scholarships

Amount: Amount not stated

Last checked Oct 31, 2026

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Inuit Post-Secondary Education Strategy

Who runs it: ISC via ITK / Inuit land-claim organizations

Who can get it: Inuit. Students

What it gives: Post-secondary funding

Amount: Amount not stated

Last checked Oct 31, 2026

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Métis Nation Post-Secondary Education Strategy

Who runs it: ISC via Métis governments (MNO, MN-S, MNA, MMF, MNBC)

Who can get it: Métis. Students

What it gives: Post-secondary funding

Amount: Amount not stated

Last checked Oct 31, 2026

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Post-Secondary Student Support Program (PSSSP) & UCEPP

Who runs it: Indigenous Services Canada via bands/organizations

Who can get it: Registered First Nations (status). Students

What it gives: Tuition, books, travel, living allowance

Amount: Amount not stated

Good to know: Apply through your band.

Last checked Oct 31, 2026

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CMHC On-Reserve Non-Profit Housing (Section 95)

Who runs it: CMHC

Who can get it: First Nations (on reserve). Communities building rental housing

What it gives: Loans up to 100% capital + operating subsidy

Amount: Amount not stated

Last checked Oct 31, 2026

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CMHC On-Reserve Residential Rehabilitation Assistance Program (RRAP)

Who runs it: CMHC

Who can get it: First Nations (on reserve) homeowners/landlords. Repairs, accessibility, secondary suites

What it gives: Non-repayable contribution

Amount: Up to $60,000 per unit (+25% north/remote or accessibility) per CMHC fact sheet

Last checked Oct 31, 2026

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Ontario Aboriginal Housing Services – OPHI Homeownership Program

Who runs it: OAHS (Ontario)

Who can get it: First Nations (status & non-status), Métis, Inuit. Low/moderate-income first-time buyers, off-reserve Ontario outside GTA

What it gives: Forgivable down-payment loan

Amount: Up to 10% of purchase price (forgiven after 20 yrs)

Good to know: Waitlist.

Last checked Oct 31, 2026