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Article: Canada's urban aboriginal populations.(ABORIGINAL law)
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- June 1, 2005
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In January of 2005, Federal Minister of Indian Affairs Andy Scott announced a $25 million one-time expansion of Indian Affairs Urban Aboriginal Strategy. Pilot projects are underway to try to "create innovative solutions to address local priorities" (in government speak).
So what is this all about?
Well, urban centres are where most of Canada's Aboriginal people live, not on reserves. Approximately 51% of our Aboriginal population lives in urban centres, another 29% in rural, non-reserve locations, and only 20% on reserves. This is not surprising as many of the better educational, career, and housing opportunities are in the urban centres. That is why ...