Aboriginal Policy

Ontario is charting a new course for constructive, cooperative relationships with Aboriginal peoples of Ontario - a relationship sustained by mutual respect and that leads to improved opportunities and a better future for Aboriginal children and youth.

Our new approach, which was shared June 7, 2005, calls for working with Aboriginal peoples to build this relationship and through it, develop productive partnerships, collaborate on key initiative and achieve real progress on common goals.

As committed in the New Approach, the Ministry of Aboriginal Affairs prepared and in June 2006, distributed the Draft Guidelines For Ministries On Consultation With Aboriginal Peoples Related To Aboriginal Rights And Treaty Rights (PDF, 190KB) to key First Nations and Métis organizations, all Ontario First Nations and selected non-Aboriginal stakeholders.

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