Indigenous peoples
Key indicators
Selected geographical area: Canada
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874
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2.258.2%
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Percentage of adults aged 25 to 64 with a college or university credential - Canada
(2021 Census of Population)57.5% -
Percentage of adults aged 25 to 64 with a bachelor’s degree or higher - Canada
(2021 Census of Population)32.9% -
Percentage point change in adults aged 25 to 64 with a bachelor’s degree or higher - Canada
(2016 to 2021)4.3
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Overqualification rate of immigrants aged 25 to 64 with a degree completed outside Canada - Canada
(2021 Census of Population)25.8% -
1,807,2509.4%
(period-to-period change)
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1,048,4059.7%
(period-to-period change)
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624,2206.3%
(period-to-period change)
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70,5458.5%
(period-to-period change)
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1,673,78542.5
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977,23039.3
(period-to-period change)
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587,54551.2
(period-to-period change)
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65,02529.1
(period-to-period change)
Subject
- Limit subject index to Demographic characteristics and Indigenous groups
- Limit subject index to Education, learning and skills
- Limit subject index to Health and well-being
- Limit subject index to Income and spending
- Limit subject index to Indigenous children
- Limit subject index to Indigenous population profiles
- Limit subject index to Labour and employment
- Limit subject index to Language and culture
- Limit subject index to Living arrangements and housing
- Limit subject index to Victimization and crime
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- Articles and reports: 89-657-X2024007Geography: Province or territoryDescription: This report provides information on the knowledge and use of Inuktitut, Inuinnaqtun, English and French in Nunavut, based on data from the 2021 Census of Population and the 2017 Aboriginal Peoples Survey.Release date: 2024-11-07
- Stats in brief: 11-001-X202430937689Description: Release published in The Daily – Statistics Canada’s official release bulletinRelease date: 2024-11-04
- Stats in brief: 11-001-X202429739095Description: Release published in The Daily – Statistics Canada’s official release bulletinRelease date: 2024-10-23
- Table: 98-10-0294-01Geography: Canada, Province or territoryFrequency: OccasionalUniverse: Population in private households, 2021 Census — 25% Sample dataVariable list: Knowledge of Indigenous languages (97), Residence by Indigenous geography (10), Indigenous identity (9), Indigenous language acquisition (5), Registered or Treaty Indian status (3), Age (5B), Statistics (3), Single and multiple knowledge of languages responses (3)Description: Knowledge of Indigenous languages by single and multiple knowledge of languages responses, Indigenous identity, Indigenous language acquisition, residence by Indigenous geography, Registered or Treaty Indian status and age for the population in private households.Release date: 2024-10-23
- Table: 98-10-0296-01Geography: Canada, Province or territoryFrequency: OccasionalUniverse: Population in private households, 2021 Census — 25% Sample dataVariable list: Indigenous mother tongue (98), Indigenous identity (9), Active and silent speakers of an Indigenous mother tongue (5), Age (5B), Statistics (3), Single and multiple mother tongue responses (3)Description: Indigenous mother tongue by single and multiple mother tongue responses, Indigenous identity, active and silent speakers of an Indigenous mother tongue and age for the population in private households.Release date: 2024-10-23
- Table: 98-10-0297-01Geography: Canada, Province or territory, Census division, Census subdivisionFrequency: OccasionalUniverse: Population in private households, 2021 Census — 25% Sample dataVariable list: Knowledge of Indigenous languages (97), Indigenous identity (9), Age (5B), Statistics (3), Single and multiple knowledge of languages responses (3)Description: Knowledge of Indigenous languages by single and multiple knowledge of languages responses, Indigenous identity and age for the population in private households.Release date: 2024-10-23
- Table: 98-10-0298-01Geography: Canada, Province or territory, Census division, Census subdivisionFrequency: OccasionalUniverse: Population in private households, 2021 Census — 25% Sample dataVariable list: Indigenous mother tongue (98), Indigenous identity (9), Age (5B), Statistics (3), Single and multiple mother tongue responses (3)Description: Indigenous mother tongue by single and multiple mother tongue responses, Indigenous identity and age for the population in private households.Release date: 2024-10-23
- Table: 37-10-0269-05Geography: Canada, Province or territory, Census metropolitan area, Census agglomerationFrequency: OccasionalDescription: Proportion of the school-age population (ages 5 to 24) with Indigenous identity, Canada, provinces and territories, census metropolitan areas and census agglomerations.Release date: 2024-10-22
- Articles and reports: 41-20-00022024003Description: The paper presents analysis using data from the Survey on Access to Health Care and Pharmaceuticals during the Pandemic (SAHCPDP) to examine prevalence of prescription insurance, the impact of the pandemic on prescription insurance coverage, medication use, the relationship between appointment scheduling issues and inability to obtain new prescriptions, out-of-pocket medication spending, and the relationship between prescription insurance coverage and medication non-adherence due to cost among First Nations people living off reserve, Métis and Inuit in the provinces.Release date: 2024-10-15
- Articles and reports: 41-20-0002Description: This thematic series groups different statistical products related to Indigenous peoples. It features analytical documents of varying scopes, such as population profiles, reference materials, data products (including tables and factsheets), among other document types.Release date: 2024-10-15
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- Table: 98-10-0294-01Geography: Canada, Province or territoryFrequency: OccasionalUniverse: Population in private households, 2021 Census — 25% Sample dataVariable list: Knowledge of Indigenous languages (97), Residence by Indigenous geography (10), Indigenous identity (9), Indigenous language acquisition (5), Registered or Treaty Indian status (3), Age (5B), Statistics (3), Single and multiple knowledge of languages responses (3)Description: Knowledge of Indigenous languages by single and multiple knowledge of languages responses, Indigenous identity, Indigenous language acquisition, residence by Indigenous geography, Registered or Treaty Indian status and age for the population in private households.Release date: 2024-10-23
- Table: 98-10-0296-01Geography: Canada, Province or territoryFrequency: OccasionalUniverse: Population in private households, 2021 Census — 25% Sample dataVariable list: Indigenous mother tongue (98), Indigenous identity (9), Active and silent speakers of an Indigenous mother tongue (5), Age (5B), Statistics (3), Single and multiple mother tongue responses (3)Description: Indigenous mother tongue by single and multiple mother tongue responses, Indigenous identity, active and silent speakers of an Indigenous mother tongue and age for the population in private households.Release date: 2024-10-23
- Table: 98-10-0297-01Geography: Canada, Province or territory, Census division, Census subdivisionFrequency: OccasionalUniverse: Population in private households, 2021 Census — 25% Sample dataVariable list: Knowledge of Indigenous languages (97), Indigenous identity (9), Age (5B), Statistics (3), Single and multiple knowledge of languages responses (3)Description: Knowledge of Indigenous languages by single and multiple knowledge of languages responses, Indigenous identity and age for the population in private households.Release date: 2024-10-23
- Table: 98-10-0298-01Geography: Canada, Province or territory, Census division, Census subdivisionFrequency: OccasionalUniverse: Population in private households, 2021 Census — 25% Sample dataVariable list: Indigenous mother tongue (98), Indigenous identity (9), Age (5B), Statistics (3), Single and multiple mother tongue responses (3)Description: Indigenous mother tongue by single and multiple mother tongue responses, Indigenous identity and age for the population in private households.Release date: 2024-10-23
- Table: 37-10-0269-05Geography: Canada, Province or territory, Census metropolitan area, Census agglomerationFrequency: OccasionalDescription: Proportion of the school-age population (ages 5 to 24) with Indigenous identity, Canada, provinces and territories, census metropolitan areas and census agglomerations.Release date: 2024-10-22
- Table: 37-10-0078-01Geography: Canada, Province or territoryFrequency: AnnualDescription: The number of students in regular Indigenous language programs and Indigenous language immersion programs in public elementary and secondary schools.Release date: 2024-10-10
- Table: 37-10-0213-01Geography: Canada, Province or territoryFrequency: AnnualDescription: Public school enrolments in regular programs for youth in elementary and secondary schools, by Indigenous identity, grade and sex. Counts represent the number of students enrolled in off-reserve public schools and self-identified as belonging to one of three Indigenous groups recognized by the Canadian Constitution: First Nations (North American Indian), Métis and Inuit (Inuk).Release date: 2024-10-10
- Table: 37-10-0214-01Geography: Canada, Province or territoryFrequency: AnnualDescription: Public school enrolments in regular programs for youth in elementary and secondary schools, by Indigenous identity, age and sex. Counts represent the number of students enrolled in off-reserve public schools and self-identified as belonging to one of three Indigenous groups recognized by the Canadian Constitution: First Nations (North American Indian), Métis and Inuit (Inuk).Release date: 2024-10-10
- 9. Smoking status of First Nations people living off reserve, Métis and Inuit, by age group and genderTable: 41-10-0071-01Geography: Canada, Geographical region of Canada, Province or territoryFrequency: OccasionalDescription: Smoking status of First Nations people living off reserve, Métis and Inuit, by age group and gender, population 15 years and over Canada, provinces and territories.Release date: 2024-09-27
- Table: 41-10-0072-01Geography: Canada, Geographical region of Canada, Province or territoryFrequency: OccasionalDescription: Harvesting activities by First Nations people living off reserve, Métis and Inuit, age group and gender, population aged 15 years and over, Canada, provinces and territories.Release date: 2024-09-27
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- Articles and reports: 89-657-X2024007Geography: Province or territoryDescription: This report provides information on the knowledge and use of Inuktitut, Inuinnaqtun, English and French in Nunavut, based on data from the 2021 Census of Population and the 2017 Aboriginal Peoples Survey.Release date: 2024-11-07
- Stats in brief: 11-001-X202430937689Description: Release published in The Daily – Statistics Canada’s official release bulletinRelease date: 2024-11-04
- Stats in brief: 11-001-X202429739095Description: Release published in The Daily – Statistics Canada’s official release bulletinRelease date: 2024-10-23
- Articles and reports: 41-20-00022024003Description: The paper presents analysis using data from the Survey on Access to Health Care and Pharmaceuticals during the Pandemic (SAHCPDP) to examine prevalence of prescription insurance, the impact of the pandemic on prescription insurance coverage, medication use, the relationship between appointment scheduling issues and inability to obtain new prescriptions, out-of-pocket medication spending, and the relationship between prescription insurance coverage and medication non-adherence due to cost among First Nations people living off reserve, Métis and Inuit in the provinces.Release date: 2024-10-15
- Articles and reports: 41-20-0002Description: This thematic series groups different statistical products related to Indigenous peoples. It features analytical documents of varying scopes, such as population profiles, reference materials, data products (including tables and factsheets), among other document types.Release date: 2024-10-15
- Journals and periodicals: 75-006-XGeography: CanadaDescription: This publication brings together and analyzes a wide range of data sources in order to provide information on various aspects of Canadian society, including labour, income, education, social, and demographic issues, that affect the lives of Canadians.Release date: 2024-10-03
- Stats in brief: 11-001-X202422737724Description: Release published in The Daily – Statistics Canada’s official release bulletinRelease date: 2024-08-14
- Articles and reports: 89-653-X2024001Description: This analytical report presents selected findings from the 2022 Indigenous Peoples Survey (formerly called the Aboriginal Peoples Survey). The 2022 IPS represents the sixth cycle of the survey and focuses on Indigenous children and their families. This report covers First Nations children living off reserve, Métis children and Inuit children aged 1 to 14, and includes topics such as sociodemographic characteristics, food security and basic needs, Indigenous languages and culture, child care and a number of health indicators. Disaggregated data by gender, age groups, and geography (provinces and territories, inside and ouside Inuit Nunangat, urban and rural) are presented when possible. The report also includes comparisons to the 2006 Aboriginal Children's Survey, the 2006 Aboriginal Peoples Survey, and the 2019 Canadian Health Survey of Children and Youth.Release date: 2024-08-14
- Journals and periodicals: 89-653-XDescription: The Indigenous Peoples Survey (IPS) is a national survey on the social and economic conditions of First Nations people living off reserve, Métis and Inuit. The objectives of the IPS are to identify the needs of these Indigenous groups and to inform policy and programming activities aimed at improving the well-being of Indigenous peoples. The IPS aims to provide current and relevant data for a variety of stakeholders, including Indigenous organizations, communities, service providers, researchers, governments and the general public. The 2017 APS represents the fifth cycle of the survey and focuses on participation in the Canadian economy, transferable skills, practical training, use of information technology and Indigenous language attainment of First Nations people living off reserve, Métis and Inuit aged 15 years and over. The 2022 IPS represents the sixth cycle of the survey and focuses on families and children including child care, access to services, family stability, intergenerational trauma and discrimination, sense of belonging, and Indigenous languages and culture, of First Nations people living off reserve, Métis and Inuit aged 1 year and over.Release date: 2024-08-14
- Stats in brief: 45-28-0001202400100001Description: This article provides insights into the rates of COVID-19 mortality among First Nations peoples and Métis living in private dwellings and the social determinants of COVID-19 mortality among these populations using data from the 2016 Canadian Census Health and Environment Cohorts linked to the Canadian Vital Statistics – Death Database from 2016 to 2021.Release date: 2024-07-16
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- Surveys and statistical programs – Documentation: 89-653-X2024002Description: This guide is intended to provide a detailed review of both the 2022 IPS and IPS–NIS with respect to subject matter and methodological approaches. It is designed to help data users by serving as a guide to the concepts and measures of the survey as well as the technical details of the survey’s design, field work and data processing. This guide is meant to provide users with helpful information on how to use and interpret survey results. The discussion on data quality also allows users to review the strengths and limitations of the data for their particular needs. Chapter 1 of this guide provides an overview of the 2022 IPS and IPS–NIS by introducing the survey background and objectives. Chapter 2 outlines the survey’s themes and explains the key concepts and definitions used for the survey. Chapters 3 to 6 cover important aspects of the survey methodology, sampling design, data collection and processing. Chapters 7 and 8 review issues of data quality and caution users about comparing 2022 IPS or IPS–NIS data with data from other sources. Chapter 9 outlines the survey products available to the public, including data tables, analytical articles and reference material. The appendices provide a comprehensive list of survey indicators, extra coding categories and standard classifications used on both the IPS and the IPS–NIS. Lastly, a glossary of survey terms and information on confidence intervals is also provided.Release date: 2024-08-14
- Notices and consultations: 41-20-00012024001Description: From November 2022 to March 2023 Statistics Canada undertook a series of discussions to obtain feedback on the questions used to identify First Nations people, Métis and Inuit on the Census of Population and on other Statistics Canada surveys. This report summarizes the feedback received during these discussions.Release date: 2024-05-29
- Notices and consultations: 41-20-0001Description: Engagement on the questions used to identify First Nations people, Métis and Inuit that are included on the Census of Population and on other Statistics Canada surveys is an important part of ensuring high quality and meaningful data are collected. The feedback received during these discussions are presented in these reports.Release date: 2024-05-29
- Surveys and statistical programs – Documentation: 98-307-XDescription:
This report deals with Indigenous identity, Indigenous ancestry, Indigenous group, Registered or Treaty Indian status, Membership in a First Nation or Indian band, Membership in a Métis organization or Settlement, and Enrollment under an Inuit land claims agreement, and contains explanations of concepts, data quality, historical comparability and comparability with other sources, as well as information on data collection, processing and dissemination.
Release date: 2024-03-20 - Surveys and statistical programs – Documentation: 98-20-00032021020Description: This video is designed to provide a basic understanding of the Indigenous population concepts. In this video, you will learn about the various ways to define the Indigenous population, which questions or combination of questions are used to count each of these populations, and how to differentiate each of these populations.Release date: 2023-11-15
- Surveys and statistical programs – Documentation: 98-20-00032021019Description: This video identifies the census questionnaires and questions that help provide a portrait of Indigenous peoples in Canada. It also explains why data on the Indigenous peoples is collected and its use and importance to Indigenous governments, organizations and service providers.Release date: 2022-10-26
- Surveys and statistical programs – Documentation: 98-500-X2021009Description:
This reference guide provides information to help users effectively use and interpret Indigenous peoples data from the 2021 Census. This guide contains definitions and explanations of concepts, questions, classifications, data quality and comparability with other sources for this topic.
Release date: 2022-09-21 - Surveys and statistical programs – Documentation: 98-20-00012020003Description:
This fact sheet offers a concise overview of updated—new or modified—content for the 2021 Census of Population that is specific to the theme of Indigenous peoples, which includes the following topics: returning content, membership within a Métis organization or Settlement, and enrollment under an Inuit land claims agreement. The changes considered for these topics are explained, along with the resulting approach for 2021.
Release date: 2020-07-20 - Surveys and statistical programs – Documentation: 99-011-XDescription:
This topic presents data on the Aboriginal peoples of Canada and their demographic characteristics. Depending on the application, estimates using any of the following concepts may be appropriate for the Aboriginal population: (1) Aboriginal identity, (2) Aboriginal ancestry, (3) Registered or Treaty Indian status and (4) Membership in a First Nation or Indian band. Data from the 2011 National Household Survey are available for the geographical locations where these populations reside, including 'on reserve' census subdivisions and Inuit communities of Inuit Nunangat as well as other geographic areas such as the national (Canada), provincial and territorial levels.
Analytical products
The analytical document provides analysis on the key findings and trends in the data, and is complimented with the short articles found in NHS in Brief and the NHS Focus on Geography Series.
Data products
The NHS Profile is one data product that provides a statistical overview of user selected geographic areas based on several detailed variables and/or groups of variables. Other data products include data tables which represent a series of cross tabulations ranging in complexity and are available for various levels of geography.
Release date: 2019-10-29 - Surveys and statistical programs – Documentation: 98-500-X2016009Description:
This guide focuses on the following topic: aboriginal peoples. This reference guide provides information that enables users to effectively use, apply and interpret data from the 2016 Census. This guide contains definitions and explanations of concepts, classifications, data quality and comparability to other sources. Additional information is included for specific variables to help general users better understand the concepts and questions used in the Census.
Release date: 2017-10-25
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