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Where: Manitoba · Who: First Nations, status, living on reserve · Need: Kids, health and family
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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
Official page ↗Last checked Oct 31, 2026
Open
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
Official page ↗Last checked Oct 31, 2026
Open
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.
Official page ↗Last checked Oct 31, 2026
Open
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
Official page ↗Last checked Oct 31, 2026
Open
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
Official page ↗Last checked Oct 31, 2026
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