The 2001 APS asked three of the four Aboriginal questions of the 2001 Census, that is, the Aboriginal identity, Registered or Treaty Indian and Member of an Indian Band or First Nation questions.
1. Do any of your ancestor belong to any of the following Aboriginal groups? (Interviewer: Read list. Mark Yes, No or Don't know to each.)
North American IndianYesNoDon’t know
Métis YesNoDon’t know
InuitYesNoDon’t know
2a. Are you an Aboriginal person, that is, North American Indian, Metis or Inuit?
Yes, North American Indian
Yes, Metis
Yes, Inuit
No
Those who answered YES, INUIT were asked the following question:
2b. Are you a member or beneficiary of a land claim agreement?
Yes
No
Don't Know
3. Are you a Treaty Indian or a Registered Indian as defined by the Indian Act of Canada?
Yes, Treaty Indian or Registered Indian4. Are you a member of an Indian Band or First Nation?
Yes, member of an Indian Band or First Nation