Welcome to the Aboriginal and Treaty Rights Information System (ATRIS)
What is ATRIS?
ATRIS is a web-based information system designed to map the location of Aboriginal communities and display information about their potential or established Aboriginal and Treaty Rights. Users can access this information in the following ways:- Text Search: Enter the name of an Indigenous community, organization, or keywords (e.g., treaty, agreement, claim, band number).
- Location Search: Enter a place name, postal code, or digital map coordinates.
- Interactive Map Tools: Use tools like lines, circles, or polygons to draw a search area.
- Layer Selection: Display additional information layers on the interactive map.
For detailed help or assistance, click the relevant button at the bottom of the ATRIS page after accepting the disclaimer below.
Important Notice to ATRIS Users
ATRIS is a resource designed to support understanding of potential or established Aboriginal and Treaty Rights, consultation policies and protocols, rights-holding communities, and groups claiming to be Aboriginal peoples of Canada. However, it is not exhaustive or definitive. Users are strongly advised to:
- Verify information directly with Indigenous communities/rights holders to ensure accuracy and provide context.
This system is intended to be a starting point to complement, not replace, direct communication and collaboration with Indigenous groups. Reliance solely on ATRIS without further verifications could lead to misinterpretation or incomplete understanding of the data.
Disclaimer
The Aboriginal and Treaty Rights Information System (ATRIS) is a web-based information system intended to map the location of Aboriginal communities and display information about their potential or established Aboriginal and Treaty Rights. ATRIS was designed to provide information that assists Federal Government officials and others in their duty to consult Indigenous groups. ATRIS, and any information contained in it, is not intended to provide or constitute a source of legal advice regarding Section 35 rights or the duty to consult, nor is it intended to replace direct communication, partnerships, or collaboration with Indigenous communities.
The content in ATRIS is a compilation of data obtained from multiple sources, and the data is subject to change without notice. Given that ATRIS extracts information from existing sources and information systems, some information may only be available in French or English.
While we attempt to present and maintain current and accurate information in ATRIS, Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC) cannot guarantee that the information is up to date due to circumstances outside its control. CIRNAC accepts no responsibility or liability for any errors, inaccuracies and/or omissions in ATRIS.