As a result of Métis experiences of the residential school system and racism encountered when accessing services, Métis women often experience distinct gaps in income and income support. There also exist distinct gaps in educational attainment, unemployment rates and median incomes between Métis women and men, and between Métis women and non-Indigenous women for the same reasons. Métis women (32.3% in 2006 and later 18.4% in 2011) are much more likely than non-Indigenous women (11% in 2011) to drop out of high school before completion. Métis men and women drop out for different reasons; men are more likely to leave for work and women are more likely to leave for personal or family-related reasons, such as a lack of childcare services or caring for a dependent family member. Indigenous women also have higher fertility rates when compared to non-Indigenous women in Canada, meaning they are more likely to limit their education or employment opportunities due to limited childcare services and other family needs.
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