From RCAP...

Aboriginal Nurse, The, Summer 2003

"For Aboriginal people, knowing how political, demographic, social and economic changes will affect their nations and having in place data collection vehicles that provide a community and nation level aggregate picture will be essential to Aboriginal government implementation and planning processes." (RCAP, Vol. 2, p.349).

As Aboriginal governments assume significantly increased authority and responsibility in areas such as citizenship, financial planning and management, and new services sectors, the demand for data management systems and related capacities will increase. (RCAP, Vol. 2, p. 352).