Examines aboriginal homelessness in Canada, drawing on telephone interview data from 19 providers of services for the homeless. Results indicate that the aboriginal homeless population is neither gender- nor age-specific, nor from a specific locale. Homeless aborigines are sometimes victims of discrimination in the housing market & may feel culturally isolated from mainstream services for the homeless. It is suggested that the most important needs of this population include housing facilities & programs, employment opportunities, & improved life skills. It is concluded that, although homeless aborigines in Canada have much in common with homeless people in general, they have some distinctive features & special needs (eg, access to traditional healing techniques). 1 Table. M. Nichols-Wagner