Day 35 Life-Long Learning (Aboriginal Income Disparity)

Students will read the first page article, Aboriginal income disparity, found in Tuesday, March 31st Saskatoon Star Phoenix. And then answer the following questions in a discussion format.

http://www.thestarphoenix.com/Aboriginal+income+disparity/1447067/story.html

1. Highlight and define the following terms:
a. Disparity
b. Income gap
c. Ethnic
d. Order of magnitude
e. Income level
f. Social determinants
g. Biological factors
h. Disproportionately
2. How much less do aboriginal men and women living off the reservation make than non- aboriginals? On the reservation?
3. What can be done to help?
4. At what rate are aboriginal children dying off quicker than non-aboriginals? What is the cause?
5. What factors should determine someone’s income level? Which ones shouldn’t?