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Table of Contents
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Introduction
Methodology
Creation of an Inclusive Connectivity Database
ACP Connectivity Surveys
Industry Canada Connectivity Programs
Assumptions
What is a Community?
Identifying vs. Defining an Aboriginal Community
North American Indian (First Nation) Reserve Community
Inuit Community
Métis Community
Defining Remote and Northern Communities
Background - Basic Facts
Population
Comparing Aboriginal and Non-Aboriginal Populations
Aboriginal Population by Aboriginal Identity
Geographic Distribution of Aboriginal Population
Regional Distribution of Aboriginal Population by Aboriginal Identity
Communities
Distribution of Aboriginal Communities by Province and Territory
Breakdown of Aboriginal Communities by Population Group
Connectivity Data
Internet Access at the Community Level
Toll-Free Internet Access at the Community Level
Method of Internet Access at the Community Administration Office (CAO)
Internet Access at the Community Administration Office (CAO) by Province/Territory
CAO High-Speed Internet Access Rates by Province/Territory
Comparing CAO High-Speed Internet Access Rates by Population Group
Community Internet Access Sites Breakdown
Internet Access in Urban Areas
Internet Access at the Household Level
Toll-Free Internet Access at the Household Level
Method of Internet Access at the Household Level
Availability of Internet Access at the Household Level by Province/Territory
Availability of High-Speed Internet Access at the Household Level by Province/Territory
Comparing Household High-Speed Internet Access Rates by Population Group
Household Internet Service Provider (ISP) Subscribers
Household Access to Satellite TV
Community Member Access to the CAO's Internet Connection
Appendices
List of Aboriginal Communities
Aboriginal Friendship Centre Internet Availability