Supporting strong and healthy communities
The Government of Canada is working with Indigenous partners to improve quality of life, and to support healthy and thriving Indigenous communities, families and youth.
Perspective and experiences
Young Hunters
In Arviat, Nunavut, the Harvesters Support Grant program and the Young Hunters Program are coming together to build climate resilience, improve food security and increase community wellness and connection.
Our progress together
Clean drinking water
We will work with First Nations communities until clean water is available in every community across the country.
Safe housing
We are working with First Nations communities to provide sustainable housing on reserves.
Health and mental wellness
We are developing a coordinated approach to address health needs and health care delivery among First Nations, Inuit and Métis.
Emergency management
We partner with First Nations communities to prevent, prepare for, respond to and recover from emergencies.
Natural resources
We will continue to work on transferring responsibility and control over lands, resources and the environment back to Indigenous Peoples.
Addressing climate change
We are working with Indigenous communities to prepare and address the impacts of climate change.