Literal question
17. What were the ethnic or cultural origins of this person's ancestors?</p>
<div class="i1">This question collects information on the ancestral origins of the population and provides information about the composition of Canada's diverse population.<br /><br />An ancestor is usually more distant than a grandparent. <br /><br />For example, Cree, Ojibway, Mi'kmaq, Salish, Dene, Blackfoot, Inuit, Métis, Canadian, French, English, German, etc.<br /><br />Specify as many origins as applicable using capital letters: ____</div><p>18. Is this person an Aboriginal person, that is, First Nations (North American Indian), Métis or Inuk (Inuit)?</p>
<div class="i1">Note: First Nations (North American Indian) includes Status and Non-Status Indians.<br /><br />If "yes," mark "x" the circle(s) that best describe(s) this person now.<br /><br />[] No, not an Aboriginal person [Continue with the next question.]<br />[] Yes, First Nations (North American Indian) [Go to Question 20.]<br />[] Yes, Metis [Go to Question 20.]<br />[] yes, Inuk (Inuit) [Go to Question 20.]</div>