2002 December Report of the Auditor General of Canada

Indian and Northern Affairs Canada

Indian registration

Reports to the Department on births, deaths, and other events related to the registering of persons with Indian status.

Education

Provides funding for all levels of education from elementary to post-secondary, including special education and life-long learning.

Social development

Provides funding through First Nations to individuals and families for a variety of social programs.

Indian government support

Provides funding for the structures that govern the communities and tribal councils.

Capital

Provides funding support for community infrastructure, such as water and sewer services, roads, bridges, the construction and renovation of houses, and major capital projects.

Economic development

Assists in the process of community economic development, general business assistance, and resource-based opportunities.

Health Canada

Home and Community Care

Implements or enhances home and community care. This comprises a range of services that responds to the unique health and social needs of First Nations.

Aboriginal Head Start on Reserve

An early intervention strategy that addresses the needs of First Nations children up to the age of six, who live in First Nations communities.

Aboriginal Diabetes Initiative

Addresses the epidemic of diabetes among Aboriginal people in three main areas: care and treatment, prevention and promotion, and lifestyle support.

Tuberculosis Elimination Strategy

Works to prevent and control tuberculosis in First Nations communities.

Human Resources Development Canada

Aboriginal Human Resources Development Strategy

Enables Aboriginal organizations to assist clients to prepare for, obtain, and maintain employment.

Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation

Section 95, National Housing Act, Assisted Housing

Assists First Nations to construct, buy, and renovate suitable and affordable houses for rent on-reserve.