Project Funding Approach for Indigenous Representative Organizations (IRO's) Program Summary Project based funding for IRO’s will be directed to projects that address priority areas, yield concrete results and promote healthier, more self-sufficient...
Professional and Institutional Development (P&ID) Program Summary The P&ID program is designed to enable First Nations and Inuit communities to increase their governance capacity through locally, regionally and nationally developed initiatives. The P&ID...
New Band/Band Amalgamation Policy Program Summary Under section 17 of the Indian Act, the Minister can constitute new First Nations from registered Indians and current members of existing First Nations. The Minister can also amalgamate First Nations that request it....
Indian Registration Program Summary Funding is provided to First Nations with certified Indian Registry Administrators (IRAs) for field administration services related to the Indian Registry System. Duties include registration, membership services, and reporting of...
Indian Moneys (Capital and Revenue Trust) Program Summary The Indian Act defines Indian moneys as all moneys collected, received or held by Her Majesty for the use and benefit of Indians and bands. • Capital Moneys – derived from the sale of surrendered lands or...
First Nations Oil and Gas Money's Management Act (FNOGMMA) Program Summary FNOGMMA provides First Nations with resources to begin the process of managing all Indian Moneys, including both capital or revenue trust funds. Upon a successful community vote and the...
