Education
The Government of Canada funds elementary and secondary education for First Nations students ordinarily resident on reserve, provides post-secondary education financial support for First Nations and eligible Inuit students, and provides support to Canadian post-secondary institutions for the design and delivery of university and college level courses that respond to the education needs of First Nations and Inuit students.
Topics
Kindergarten to grade 12 education
Learn about Indigenous Services Canada (ISC)'s role in elementary and secondary First Nations education, as well as funding programs available to support students and educators.
First Nations education transformation
Find out how the Government of Canada is committed to establishing a new partnership on First Nations elementary and secondary education.
Post-secondary education
Learn about ISC programs to support First Nations and Inuit students pursuing post-secondary education and career development, and support for Canadian post-secondary institutions.
ISC Services Portal / Education Information System
Learn about the Services Portal, the Education Information System and the Education Reports and Analysis Solution, including how to access applications and reporting forms, the Nominal Roll, and other education program information.
Education infrastructure
Find out how ISC provides funds for school facilities on reserves, and how First Nations communities can qualify for those funds.
Success stories
Read about projects that improve educational outcomes for First Nations and Inuit students.
First Nations and Inuit cultural centres
Find out how ISC provides funds to help preserve and strengthen unique First Nations and Inuit cultures, traditions and languages.
Education partnerships and agreements
Find out about partnerships between the government of Canada, First Nations and provincial or territorial ministries of education.
Indigenous Bursaries Search Tool
Search more than 750 bursaries, scholarships and incentives for Indigenous students across Canada.