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Manitoba Aboriginal and Northern Affairs


Aboriginal People in Manitoba 2000

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Introduction

Definitions

Highlights



Chapter 1 : Demographics

Manitoba's Aboriginal Population
Canada's Aboriginal Population
Aboriginal Groups
Geographic Distribution Within Manitoba
North/South Split
Urban Distribution
Trends in Population Distribution
Interprovincial Migration
Aboriginal Languages
Age Distribution
Fertility and Birth Rates
Teen Pregnancy

Chapter Two : Health

Mortality
Infant Mortality
Injury and Poisoning
Suicide
Morbidity
Diabetes
Cardiovascular Disease
HIV/AIDS
Tuberculosis
Children's Health
Use of Medical Services
Metis Health Issues
Disabilities
FAS/FAE

Chapter Three : Child Care and Development

Early Childhood Development
Children in Care of CFS Agencies

Chapter Four : Education and Training

Functional Literacy
High School Completion
Post-Secondary
Labour Market Training

Chapter Five : Justice

Empirical Findings of the Aboriginal Justice Inquiry
Historical Incarceration Rates
Alternatives to Incarceration

Chapter Six : Labour and Income

The Aboriginal Labour Force
Metis Labour Force Participation
First Nations Labour Force Participation
Self-Employment
Employment and Transfer Income
Social Assistance
Income Adequacy
On Reserve Income

Chapter Seven : Housing and Mobility

Home Ownership
Shelter Costs
Housing Condition
Crowding
On Reserve Housing
Mobility and Migration
Characteristics of the Migrant Population
Local Residential Moves

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image Prepared by Bruce Hallett of Human Resources Development Canada (HRDC), with research assistance from Myrna Nemeth (HRDC), Harvey Stevens (Manitoba Family Services and Housing), and Donna Stewart (Manitoba Aboriginal Affairs Secretariat). Additional copies may be obtained from
    Aboriginal Single Window,
    100-181 Higgins,
    Winnipeg, Manitoba R3B 3G1;
or
    Manitoba Aboriginal Affairs Secretariat,
    200-500 Portage Avenue,
    Winnipeg,Manitoba,R3C 3X1.