Indigenous supports and services

Indian Residential Schools Settlement health supports

Mental wellness service

Health supports for former Indian Residential School students and their families, including a crisis line and professional health services.

Available across Canada · Online service available nationally

Who this is for: Supports are connected to Indian Residential Schools Settlement Agreement eligibility. Services and coverage are assessed individually.

Former Indian Residential School students, their families, and intergenerational survivors seeking health support · Canada-wide

NIHB dental benefits

Health coverage

Dental coverage under Non-Insured Health Benefits (NIHB) for eligible status First Nations and Inuit clients when provincial or territorial plans do not cover the service.

Available across Canada · Online service available nationally

Eligible status First Nations and Inuit clients; eligibility is determined by the program · Canada-wide for eligible clients

NIHB medical transportation

Health coverage

Medical transportation benefits under NIHB for eligible status First Nations and Inuit clients travelling to access medically necessary services.

Available across Canada · Online service available nationally

Eligible status First Nations and Inuit clients needing medical travel assistance · Canada-wide for eligible clients

Non-Insured Health Benefits (NIHB). First Nations and Inuit

Official government program

Non-Insured Health Benefits (NIHB) covers pharmacy, dental, vision, medical transportation, and related supports for eligible status First Nations and Inuit clients when provincial or territorial plans do not apply.

Available across Canada · Online service available nationally

Eligible status First Nations and Inuit clients; eligibility is determined by the program · Canada-wide for eligible clients

Home and Community Care

Official government program

Federally supported home care, nursing, and community health services for eligible First Nations and Inuit people through community-based programs.

Available across Canada · Online service available nationally

First Nations and Inuit people who may need home care, nursing, or community health supports · Canada-wide (community-delivered)

Indigenous Services Canada

Official government program

Federal department for First Nations, Inuit, and Métis programs, funding, and services.

Available across Canada · Online service available nationally

First Nations, Inuit, and Métis individuals seeking federal programs and services · Canada-wide

Jordan's Principle, child-first supports

Official government program

Helps First Nations children access needed products, services, and supports without delay when governments disagree about who should pay. It is not a general benefit for all Indigenous children.

Available across Canada · Online service available nationally

First Nations children and their families; formal eligibility and requests are assessed by Indigenous Services Canada · Canada-wide for First Nations children

Indigenous Veterans Services

Program navigation

Veterans Affairs Canada information on benefits, health services, and commemoration programs for Indigenous veterans and their families.

Available across Canada · Online service available nationally

Indigenous veterans, their families, and community members seeking veterans benefits information · Canada-wide

First Nations Health Authority

Indigenous-led service

First provincial First Nations health authority. Plans and funds health programs for First Nations in B.C.

Available in British Columbia · Online service available nationally

First Nations people in British Columbia accessing health programs and services · British Columbia

FNHA Home and Community Care

Indigenous-led service

First Nations Health Authority programs supporting home care, community nursing, and health services for First Nations people in British Columbia.

Available in British Columbia · Online service available nationally

First Nations people in B.C. who may need home care, community nursing, or caregiver-related health supports · British Columbia