CRM 3322 Lecture Notes - Lecture 2: Indian Register, Charlottetown Accord, Distinct Society
13 Feb 2018
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Aboriginal ancestry: whether a person reports ancestry associated with aboriginal peoples. Aboriginal identity: whether a person reports being first nations (north american. Indian), metis or inuk (inuit) and/or being a member of a first nation band. Constitution defines aboriginal peoples (s. 35(2)) as indian, inuit and metis. Percentage of total canadian population: 4. 3% - increase of 20% since 1996 (v. 5. 2%) Ontario - largest number of aboriginal people (8 in 10) Majority populations in nunavut (86% and territories (nwt: 51%, yuk: 21%) Population is younger: higher fertility rates and shorter life expectancy. Children (14y and under) - 28% of aboriginal population (16% of non) Youth (15-24y) - 18% of aboriginal population (12% of non) Median age: 28 years (41 years for non) Religion, social structures, means of living were imposed on them. Paradox of policy itself - bring natives into canadians society by setting them apart.
