Asked by Shayla Oster on May 14, 2024
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According to census data, which statement best summarizes the child poverty rate for non-Indigenous children in Canada?
A) It is higher than the poverty rate of Indigenous children.
B) It is the same as the poverty rate of Indigenous children.
C) It is less than the poverty rate of Indigenous children.
D) It is higher than the poverty rate of Indigenous children living on reserve.
Child Poverty Rate
A statistical measure indicating the percentage of children living in poverty, based on standards set by a government or organization.
Non-Indigenous Children
Children who do not belong to the original inhabitants of a region but are raised within that cultural or geographical context.
Indigenous Children
Children belonging to the original inhabitants of a region or country, often with distinct cultural, linguistic, and historical characteristics from dominant populations.
- Examine the past and current challenges Indigenous populations encounter as a result of colonization and governmental regulations.
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Learning Objectives
- Examine the past and current challenges Indigenous populations encounter as a result of colonization and governmental regulations.
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