First Nations Women and Postsecondary Education: Findings from the 2006 Aboriginal Peoples Survey - ARCHIVED

Articles and reports: 81-004-X200900411018

Description:

This article uses data from the 2006 Aboriginal Peoples Survey (APS) to examine some of the characteristics of off-reserve First Nations women aged 25 to 64 who had studied towards a postsecondary credential. Specifically, this article examines the proportion of First Nations women who received financial assistance for their postsecondary studies, as well as the type of assistance received. In addition, some of the reasons for not finishing postsecondary education among First Nations women are investigated. Finally, information on the proportion of First Nations women who took some form of correspondence or distance education to pursue their postsecondary courses is presented.

Issue Number: 2009004
Author(s): Bougie, Evelyne; Milligan, Shelly
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PDFOctober 28, 2009
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