Cover title. Distributed by the Government of Canada Depository Services Program. Issued also in French under title: Agissons maintenant pour les enfants et les jeunes Métis, Inuits et des Premières nations.

Includes bibliographical references: p. 111-126.

Introduction -- Burgeoning population: demographics of Aboriginal children and youth -- Income: Aboriginal children and youth in need -- Aboriginal employment: picking up the tools -- Aboriginal children and youth: education, language and culture -- Aboriginal child and youth health, wellness and safety -- Housing and Aboriginal children and youth -- Aboriginal children and youth "in care" -- Justice and Aboriginal youth -- Final thoughts and recommendations.