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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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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