First Nations Locations in Canada with Administrative Office Points

The First Nations geographic location dataset contains point data for First Nations groups and subgroups across Canada. It is the official source for First Nation geographic location on maps for Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada and Indigenous Services Canada. The data is updated via a connection to the Indigenous Services Canada Band Governance Management System, with the last recorded update in April 2026.

Use Cases

• Map First Nations community locations based on administrative office points.
• Analyze the spatial distribution of First Nations groups and subgroups across Canada.
• Integrate official First Nations location data into geographic information systems for planning and service delivery.

Strengths

• Official data source from Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada and Indigenous Services Canada.
• Points are adjusted to be within reserve boundaries or associated cities when the administrative office is located outside.
• Connection to the Band Governance Management System ensures attribute updates are reflected.

Limitations

• Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download.
• Row count is unknown, which may limit suitability assessment.

Provenance

Source

Indigenous Services Canada | Services aux Autochtones Canada

Collection Method

Locations are based on registered administrative office addresses in the Band Governance Management System, with adjustments for placement within reserve boundaries.

Time Range

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Freshness

Last updated 2026-04-14 17:31:01.004620; freshness should be verified.

Geography

Canada