Treaty annuities, estates and trusts

The Trust Moneys, Estates and Treaty Annuities Directorate (TMETA) is responsible for the administration and management of trust moneys, estates, and treaty annuities, on behalf of First Nations and treaty annuitants.

The Directorate develops policies and procedures related to the administration and management of trust moneys, estates, and treaty annuities, on behalf of First Nations and treaty annuitants pursuant to the Indian Act, other applicable laws and historical treaties.

The Directorate also carries out operational activities related to the estates of deceased First Nations individuals who are registered or entitled to be registered, and who ordinarily lived on reserve before their death, the estates of dependent adults living on reserves and, in certain instances, may help manage the estates of minors, the administration of individual and First Nation trust moneys, and the delivery and administration of treaty annuities stemming from historical treaties.

The Estates Settlement Response Team (ESRT) within TMETA enhances client support by providing efficient and high-quality services for estate processes and settlements. ESRT ensures better access to compensation for estates under ISC's jurisdiction and alleviates pressures on regional offices.