How race impacts interactions with police

Indigenous post-secondary students surveyed are 1.6 times more likely to be stopped by police than non-Indigenous students — and they believe their race is a factor


69% - 84%

Chance that Indigenous students 'disagree' or 'strongly disagree' that their racial group is viewed positively by police, depending on age.

10% - 21%

Chance that non-Indigenous students 'disagree' or 'strongly disagree' that their racial group is viewed positively by police, depending on age.


Students were asked if they agree or disagree that their racial group is viewed positively by police

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No. of respondents:

852 post-secondary students

Cities surveyed:

Regina, Winnipeg and Saskatoon