The Association of Iroquois and Allied Indians was established primarily as a political organization in 1969 to represent its member Nations in any negotiation or consultation with any level of government affecting the well-being of the member nations as a whole. The Association currently represents eight (8) nations of status Indians in Ontario with a membership of approximately 20,000 people. The Association of Iroquois and Allied Indians provides political representation and policy analysis in the following areas of mutual concern: Health , Social Services, Education, Economic Development, Finance, Intergovernmental Affairs, Treaty Research and Tax Immunity.