Classification of Aboriginal identity

1 - Aboriginal identity

This category includes persons who are First Nations (North American Indian), Métis or Inuk (Inuit) and/or those who are Registered or Treaty Indians (that is, registered under the Indian Act of Canada), and/or those who have 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.

1.1 - Single Aboriginal responses

This category includes persons who are in only one Aboriginal group, that is First Nations (North American Indian), Métis or Inuk (Inuit).

1.2 - Multiple Aboriginal responses

This category includes persons who are any two or all three of the following: First Nations (North American Indian), Métis or Inuk (Inuit).

1.3 - Aboriginal responses not included elsewhere

This category includes persons who are not First Nations (North American Indian), Métis or Inuk (Inuit) but who have Registered or Treaty Indian status and/or Membership in a First Nation or Indian band.

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