British Columbia region
Emergency evacuations in British Columbia
British Columbia (BC) is home to 202 First Nations, about one third of all First Nations in Canada. The First Nations of BC have rich and varied cultures, histories and traditions.
Indigenous peoples in British Columbia
Learn about Indigenous peoples in British Columbia.
Find maps of First Nations communities and treaty negotiations in the region and more.
Initiatives
Most requested
- Jordan's Principle
- Indian status
- Indigenous health
- First Nations Health Authority
- First Nations housing
- Social programs
- Treaties, agreements and negotiations
- Treaty annuity payments
- British Columbia First Nations' Fill Management Guide
- First Nations Communications Toolkit
- Feature stories
- Grants and Contribution Information Management System
- Education Information System
- Child and Family Services
- First Nation Profiles
- National Funding Agreement Models
News
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Contact us
To find out how to register under the Indian Act or apply for a status card, visit Indian status or contact Public enquiries.
Vancouver office (mailing address)
501-1138 Melville St
Vancouver, BC V6E 4S3
Toll-free phone: 1-800-665-9320
Fax: 604-775-7149
Building hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Pacific time
Registration and status card services (6th floor)
Open to walk-ins only. Calling ahead not available:
- Service hours: Monday to Friday, excluding statutory holidays, 9 am to 4:30 pm Pacific time
- Telephone: 236-330-9961
For health-related questions, visit First Nations and Inuit health regional offices.
For all other questions, contact Public enquiries.