Adult education for indigenous peoples in Canada was examined. First, information on government institutions, indigenous organizations, international agencies, and nongovernmental organizations engaged in adult education for Canada's indigenous peoples was compiled. Next, questionnaires and survey techniques were used to research the policy and practice of adult education for Canada's indigenous peoples. Special attention was paid to the following topics: (1) Canada's demographic and cultural characteristics; (2) postsecondary education for Canada's aboriginal peoples in the past and present; and (3) issues and challenges for postsecondary education for Canada's aboriginal peoples (access; completion rates; Indian control of Indian education; and relevance). The study established that, in the past 30 years, postsecondary education for Canada's aboriginal peoples has progressed significantly. The add-on, partnership, and First Nations control approaches to administering aboriginal adult education in Canada have each proved beneficial; however, supporting postsecondary education for Canada's aboriginal peoples has also involved providing targeted support services in mainstream institutions. (The bibliography lists 135 references and 21 Web sites. Information about the following types of aboriginal adult education programs in Canada is appended: (1) full-fledged aboriginal colleges and educational institutions; (2) programs based on the enclave model; (3) aboriginal learning centers; and (4) nonprofit educational institutions.) (MN)