Asked by Aimee Lipscomb on Jul 02, 2024

In comparison with non-Indigenous children,Indigenous children are what in the Canadian child welfare system?

A) Overrepresented.
B) Underrepresented.
C) Equally represented.
D) Nonexistent.

Canadian Child Welfare System

The network of services in Canada dedicated to promoting the well-being of children and families, providing support and interventions to protect children from harm.

Overrepresented

Describes a situation where a particular group or type is present in numbers greater than what would be expected based on the overall population.

Underrepresented

Groups or individuals that have lesser representation, especially in areas like politics, education, and workplaces, compared to their proportion in the general population.

  • Recognize the overrepresentation of Indigenous children in the child welfare system.