Métis and Non-Status Indian Relations
First Nations, Métis and Inuit are the 3 recognized Indigenous Peoples in Canada.
First Nations people include status Indians and non-status Indians. Non-status is often used in reference to persons who identify as Indigenous and are not registered or entitled to registration under the Indian Act, and who are neither Inuit nor Métis. According to the 2021 Census, there are 585,110Footnote 1 Métis and 295,295Footnote 2 non-status Indians in Canada.
The department works with Métis and non-status Indian organizations, provincial governments and other stakeholders where appropriate, to find practical ways to improve the quality of life of Métis and non-status Indian people.
Canada–Congress of Aboriginal Peoples Political Accord
The Canada-Congress of Aboriginal Peoples Political Accord supports the relationship between the Congress of Aboriginal Peoples (CAP) and Canada through a commitment to identify, discuss, advance and report on joint policy priorities aimed at improving the relationship and socio-economic conditions for CAP constituents.
On December 5, 2018, CAP and the federal government signed a renewed political accord (PDF). The accord sets out a path towards implementing the Supreme Court of Canada's CAP-Daniels Decision, including joint planning and the co-development of policies and initiatives.
Federal Interlocutor's Contribution Program
The Federal Interlocutor's Contribution Program funds capacity building and maintains a relationship based on trust and respect between Métis and non-status Indians and the Government of Canada.
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