Living Conditions Of Indigenous Peoples In Quebec

Question 1

Name three (3) areas where there are severe differences between indigenous and non-indigenous people.

Answer 1

1. housing
2. education
3. employment

Question 2

Name three (3) problems that are common in indigenous housing.

Answer 2

The housing is often:

1. overcrowded
2. poorly built
3. falling apart

Question 3

Name two (2) problems that result from the poor housing conditions in indigenous communities.

Answer 3

Problems with:

1. health
2. life expectancy

Question 4

Is life expectancy lower or higher in indigenous populations compared to the rest of Canada?

Answer 4

lower

Question 5

Name four (4) general factors that have caused problems for indigenous people

Answer 5

1. residential schools
2. remote access
3. little education
4. little employment opportunities

Question 6

Name four (4) consequences of the negative conditions on indigenous communities

Answer 6

1. higher levels of alcoholism
2. higher levels of abuse
3. more crime
4. more runaway situations