Classification of Indigenous identity

Classification of Indigenous identity
Usage

1 - Indigenous identity

This category includes persons who identify as First Nations (North American Indian), Métis and/or Inuk (Inuit) and/or those who report being Registered or Treaty Indians (that is, registered under the Indian Act of Canada), and/or those who report having membership in a First Nation or Indian band. Aboriginal peoples of Canada are defined in the Constitution Act, 1982, Section 35 (2) as including the Indian, Inuit and Métis peoples of Canada.

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Classification of Indigenous identity - Classification structure
Code Category
11Single Indigenous responses Single Indigenous responses
12Multiple Indigenous responses Multiple Indigenous responses
13Indigenous responses not included elsewhere Indigenous responses not included elsewhere
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