Indian and Northern Affairs Canada
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 Departments of the Government of Canada |
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| Indian and Northern Affairs | |
| Affaires indiennes et du Nord | |
| Minister | Jim Prentice |
| Established | 1966 |
| Responsibilities | First Nations
Nunavut Territory North-west Territories Yukon Terriorty |
| Employees | N/A |
| Department Website | |
The Department of Indian Affairs and Northern Development (FIP: Indian and Northern Affairs Canada, French: Affaires indiennes et du Nord Canada, DIAND) is the department of the government of Canada with responsibility for policies governing First Nations of Canada and Canada's three northern territories.
The term "Indian" as referenced in the department's name refers to Status Indians defined by the Indian Act.
The department is also responsible for the Inuit and Metis of Canada.
With respect to the Inuit of Nunavut, the department and its Minister have the challenge of implementing "The Nunavut Project." Authored by Thomas Berger, this is a report of recommendations to increase Inuit participation in Nunavut's federal and territorial public service. Minister Prentice and his officials will work with the Government of Nunavut and Nunavut Tunngavik to ensure that the obligations and overriding objectives of the Nunavut Land Claims Agreement are being met.
In 1966, DIAND was created as a highly decentralized organization. In 1970 legislation establishing the department was amended.
The Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development is The Honourable Jim Prentice.
