Community members living on-reserve

An eligible client must be a resident of Canada and any of the following:
-A First Nations person who is registered under the Indian Act (commonly referred to as a status Indian)
-An Inuk recognized by an Inuit land claim organization
-A child less than 2 years old whose parent is an NIHB-eligible client
To make sure that your child continues to be eligible for the program, you should apply for your child's Indian status or recognition from your Inuit land claim organization as soon as possible

For some clients, a self-government, or First Nations or Inuit health authority may be responsible for providing health benefits.

To access benefit coverage, show your health care provider your client identification to confirm your eligibility with the program.

Children under the age of majority in their province or territory of residence who, if they permanently reside in Canada and if the child meets one of the following criteria:-Is registered or eligible to be registered under the Indian Act-Has one parent or guardian who is registered or eligible to be registered under the Indian Act-Is recognized by their Nation for the purposes of Jordan's Principle-Is ordinarily resident on reserveSee website for further details.

All Inuit children, no matter where they live in Kanata / Canada, can request funding through the Inuit Child First Initiative. They must be recognized by an Inuit land claim organization and under the age of majority in their province/territory of residence.