Environment and natural resources
Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) transfers responsibility and control over lands, resources and the environment to Indigenous peoples and Northerners through land claim and self-government agreements and devolution to territorial governments. ISC also fulfills an important role in developing natural resources and protecting the environment in most First Nations communities and the territories.
Services and information
Water in First Nations communities
Find out how the Government of Canada works with First Nations to end long-term drinking water advisories and improve water and wastewater systems on reserve.
Sustainable development
Learn how First Nations and Inuit communities eliminate contaminants and focus on sustainable development opportunities and environmental stewardship.
Land management
Learn about programs and legislation about reserve land, land management, environmental stewardship, financial management and the professional land management certification program.
Oil and gas and energy
Learn how ISC engages with First Nations and Northern communities in strategies to develop knowledge, capacity and tools to improve access to renewable energy sources.
Community economic development
Learn how ISC is helping Indigenous communities get the most from their economic development potential.
First Nations waste management initiative
Find out about funding available for solid waste management projects on reserve.
Contaminants
Learn about ISC's role in the assessment and clean-up of environmentally contaminated sites on reserve and other lands.
Environmental management
Learn about the 3 different areas of environmental management for which ISC is responsible.
Mining and minerals
Learn about ISC's statutory authority and responsibilities with regard to mines and minerals.