Findings

The need for data

Aboriginal peoples occupy a distinct social, cultural and political status within Canada as bearers of constitutionally protected Aboriginal and Treaty rights. More >>

Measuring Aboriginal Identity

One aspect of ensuring quality data on Aboriginal people is a comprehensive definition which is consistent across surveys. More >>

An overview of challenges in collecting the Aboriginal identity of people in the criminal justice system

Data on individual alleged offenders and victims in the criminal justice system are collected from the administrative records of the police, courts and correctional services. More >>

Sources of data on Aboriginal people in Canada

There are several current and potential sources for data on Aboriginal people who come into contact with the criminal justice system. More >>

Data collection in other parts of the world

In some parts of the world where Aboriginal Identity or race/ethnicity data are collected, there is an increasing recognition of the need for these data to inform social policy questions. More >>

Conclusion and next steps

The collection of data on Aboriginal people in the criminal justice system is needed to maintain government accountability to the Aboriginal community and to inform policy and program development for Aboriginal people. More >>