Treaty annuities, estates and trusts

The Trust Moneys, Estates and Treaty Annuities Directorate (TMETA) is responsible for the administration and management of trust moneys, estates, and treaty annuities, on behalf of First Nations and treaty annuitants.

The Directorate develops policies and procedures related to the administration and management of trust moneys, estates, and treaty annuities, on behalf of First Nations and treaty annuitants pursuant to the Indian Act, other applicable laws and historical treaties.

The Directorate also carries out operational activities related to the estates of deceased First Nations individuals who are registered or entitled to be registered, and who ordinarily lived on reserve before their death, the estates of dependent adults living on reserves and, in certain instances, may help manage the estates of minors, the administration of individual and First Nation trust moneys, and the delivery and administration of treaty annuities stemming from historical treaties.

The Estates Settlement Response Team (ESRT) within TMETA enhances client support by providing efficient and high-quality services for estate processes and settlements. ESRT ensures better access to compensation for estates under ISC's jurisdiction and alleviates pressures on regional offices.

Services and information

Trust moneys

Learn more about how First Nations can manage their moneys in trust. Learn about Indigenous Services Canada's responsibility to manage moneys held in trust for First Nations and their members.

Estate services for First Nations

Learn more about what services are available to help manage the property of a minor or a dependent adult who usually lives on a reserve or the estate of a deceased family member or friend who usually lived on a reserve.

Supporting First Nations estate claims in class action settlements

If you think your family member or friend's estate is impacted by a settlement, please contact us to discuss options that may be available for the estate at Estate Services.

Treaty annuity payments

Learn more about treaty annuity payments to individuals who are entitled to them through registration to First Nations that signed specific historic treaties with the Crown.

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