Aboriginal and Treaty Rights Information System
The Aboriginal and Treaty Rights Information System (ATRIS) is a web-based, geographic information system that locates and describes Indigenous nations, collectives, communities, and organizations. It displays information pertaining to their potential or established Aboriginal or treaty rights, and is key in supporting the Government of Canada's Section 35 Duty to Consult responsibilities. The Duty to Consult arises when the Crown considers conduct that might adversely impact potential or established Aboriginal or Treaty rights.
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About ATRIS
ATRIS is a web-based information system that locates Indigenous collectives on an interactive map, and displays information pertaining to their potential or established Aboriginal or treaty rights. The system does not provide a defined list of who must be consulted, nor the depth of consultation.
ATRIS enables users to easily access data from multiple sources via a single interactive and customizable platform. It is key in supporting Indigenous consultations by federal departments and other entities.
The system is regularly updated to include information derived from consultations with Indigenous communities, court decisions, and other sources.
Collaboration with Indigenous groups on co-developing system content is a priority to support Indigenous data sovereignty and to contribute to Indigenous self-determination. Indigenous partners can contact us at: indigenous.consultations.autochtones@rcaanc-cirnac.gc.ca for more information on developing or updating ATRIS content.
ATRIS is part of the Government of Canada's Open Government initiative.
ATRIS contains information on the following:
Indigenous nations, groups, communities, and organizations, including:
- contact information for chiefs and band offices
- tribal council affiliations
- Métis organizations (local, provincial or territorial, and national)
- Inuit communities and governments
- other relevant information on Indigenous nations, groups, communities, and organizations
Treaties and agreements, including:
- historic and modern treaties
- self-government agreements
- other agreements (such as consultation protocols)
Claims and negotiations, including publicly available information on the following:
- specific claims that have been filed in Canada
- comprehensive claims that have been filed in Canada
- self-government negotiations
Court cases and decisions, including:
- litigation between Indigenous groups and the Crown relating to Section 35 Aboriginal and treaty rights
- litigation between Indigenous groups and the Crown
- key court decisions related to the legal duty to consult
Consultation related information, including:
- historical context
- community perspectives
- reports, studies, correspondence or agreements
ATRIS training via webinar
Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC) holds free drop-in online webinars that provide an overview of ATRIS and its main functions. During these webinars, participants learn about how information is organized in the system and how to conduct their own research using ATRIS.
Training is provided in both official languages on the following dates:
English Sessions: 1 pm to 2 pm, Eastern time
- December 4, 2024
- December 18, 2024
- January 8, 2025
- January 22, 2025
- February 5, 2025
- February 19, 2025
- March 5, 2025
- March 19, 2025
French sessions: 2:15 pm to 3:15 pm, Eastern time
- December 4, 2024
- December 18, 2024
- January 8, 2025
- January 29, 2025
- February 5, 2025
- February 19, 2025
- March 12, 2025
- March 26, 2025
ATRIS webinar instructions
To participate in a training session, you need telephone and internet access. No need to register. Just follow the instructions below.
- Go to WebEx and enter the following room number 1730388862
- Enter your first and last name and your email address and then select 'Join Meeting' to access the webinar
- Select the option "use computer audio" to hear the instructors during the webinar
CIRNAC also offers tailored ATRIS training sessions to user groups who wish to train as a team. Please contact the Single Window to schedule a tailored training session, which is offered at your convenience.
Consultation and Information Service
The Consultation and Information Service (CIS) is a single entry point to CIRNAC that provides information on the duty to consult. CIS is responsible for the maintenance of ATRIS and through their Single Window, also triages requests for information and provides operational policy guidance and information to respond to requests or connects requestors to the appropriate subject matter expert.
How to request information
Send an email to indigenous.consultations.autochtones@rcaanc-cirnac.gc.ca with the following information:
- a description of your project
- geographic information about your project, such as the location or the affected area
- a clear description of the information you need
- the urgency of the request