From the Reserve to the City: Amerindian Women in Qu

Examines the situation of Aboriginal women who leave their home communities to live in urban centres. Includes a literature review and analysis of data in the Aboriginal Peoples Survey. Asks why Aboriginal women leave their home communities. Based on interviews, examines family violence, health, education, access to services, culture and language, belonging, reintegration, and self-government. Examines the different conditions of Aboriginal women on and off reserve and the difficulties faced by urban Aboriginal women and their particular needs.