Indigenous Affairs Office

The City’s Indigenous Affairs Office (IAO) is focused on supporting City divisions in their work with First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples and all urban Indigenous communities. The Office strives to strengthen the City’s relationship with Indigenous communities and advancing reconciliation. While the City remains committed to embedding the responsibility for Indigenous priorities across City divisions, the IAO will provide more focused and coordinated leadership on Indigenous affairs.

Toronto has the largest Indigenous population in Ontario. Toronto also has the 4th largest Indigenous population of any city in Canada. Indigenous Peoples hold a unique legal and constitutional position in Canada. The City has affirmed this unique position in its vision statement on Access, Equity and Diversity: “The City recognizes the unique status and cultural diversity of the Aboriginal communities and their right to self-determination.”

Reconciliation Action Plan

A 10-year plan that will guide the City of Toronto's actions to advance truth, justice and reconciliation from 2022 to 2032.

Commitment to Indigenous Peoples

Commitments to Indigenous people of Toronto based on priority Calls to Action on the path to Reconciliation.

Indigenous People of Toronto

Toronto has been home to Indigenous Peoples for thousands of years. Today Toronto is home to many diverse First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples.

City Initiatives for Indigenous Residents

Integrated City of Toronto services for children and health opportunities provided to Indigenous people of Toronto.

Land Acknowledgement

A territorial or land acknowledgement is a statement recognizing the traditional territory of the Indigenous people(s).

Aboriginal Affairs Advisory Committee

The Aboriginal Affairs Advisory Committee is an advisory body to the Mayor and City Council.

Indigenous Events & Awards

The City recognizes and celebrates a number of annual Indigenous events. The Aboriginal Affairs Award is one of the City's Access, Equity and Human Rights Awards.

Capacity-building Grant for Indigenous-led Collectives & Grassroots Groups

Learn more about the capacity-building grant for Indigenous-led grassroots groups and collectives operating on a not-for-profit basis.

Sacred Fires

Access to land for ceremonies is an inherent right of Indigenous Peoples. Find information about holding Sacred Fires.

Connect with the Indigenous Affairs Office

Book a one-on-one chat with Indigenous Affairs Office staff in monthly "Tea Talks" the first Thursday of every month from 1 to 4 p.m.

Toronto Indigenous Health Strategy

The Toronto Indigenous Health Strategy lays the foundation for addressing health inequities and improving health outcomes faced by the diverse Indigenous communities in Toronto.

Indigenous Peoples in Toronto: An Introduction for Newcomers

Learn about Indigenous Peoples in Toronto as a newcomer, along with a Facilitator’s Guide for educators.