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Aboriginal ancestry

Modified on June 25, 2007

Part A - Plain language definition:

Not applicable

Part B - Detailed definition:

Refers to those persons who reported at least one Aboriginal ancestry (North American Indian, Métis or Inuit) to the ethnic origin question. 'Ethnic origin' refers to the ethnic or cultural origins of the respondent's ancestors.

'Aboriginal ancestry' was referred to as 'Aboriginal origin' prior to the 2006 Census. The content of the variable remains unchanged in 2006 compared with previous censuses.

More information on Aboriginal ancestry