Michael Wernick, Deputy Minister, Indian and Northern Affairs
Canada presented the following remarks as part of his report
to Parliament:
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In the 2001 Census, 4.5% of the
population reported having "aboriginal ancestry"
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In 2007, 57% of Status Indians are
estimated to be living on a reserve
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In total there are currently 615
First Nations Communities
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These Communities speak more than 50
languages
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About 59% of First Nations Communities have
fewer than 500 residents
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About 8% of First Nations Communities have
more than 2,000 residents
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The "on reserve" population is
expected to increase by about 50% between 2007 and 2029
Sources include: the 2001 Census of Canada;
INAC’s
Indian Register;
INAC’s
Registered Indian Population Projection Series 2004–29;
and Statistics Canada’s 2005–56
Population Projection Series
