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  • 1. How do you say “language revitalization” in Cree?
    Stats in brief: 45-20-00032024001
    Description: More than 70 distinct Indigenous languages are spoken by First Nations people, Métis and Inuit in Canada, but these languages are under threat. In this episode, we speak with Randy Morin and Belinda kakiyosew Daniels, who share their knowledge of the Cree language with learners at the Nêhiyawak Language Experience, about the wisdom encoded in Indigenous languages, as well as the opportunities for these languages and the barriers they face.
    Release date: 2024-03-28
  • 2. Number of students in Indigenous language programs, public elementary and secondary schools, by program type
    Table: 37-10-0078-01
    Geography: Canada, Province or territory
    Frequency: Annual
    Description:

    The number of students in regular Indigenous language programs and Indigenous language immersion programs in public elementary and secondary schools.

    Release date: 2023-10-12
  • 3. Knowledge of Indigenous languages by single and multiple knowledge of languages responses and Indigenous identity: Canada, provinces and territories, census metropolitan areas and census agglomerations with parts
    Table: 98-10-0271-01
    Geography: Canada, Province or territory, Census metropolitan area, Census agglomeration, Census metropolitan area part, Census agglomeration part
    Frequency: Occasional
    Universe: Population in private households, 2021 Census — 25% Sample data
    Variable list: Knowledge of Indigenous languages (97), Indigenous identity (9), Indigenous mother tongue (11), Age (10), 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 mother tongue and age for the population in private households.
    Release date: 2023-06-21
  • 4. Indigenous languages in Canada, 2021
    Stats in brief: 11-627-M2023029
    Description: Using data from the 2021 Census of Population, this infographic shows the relative number of Indigenous people who can speak an Indigenous language well enough to conduct a conversation by language. It also shows the percent growth or decline in number of Indigenous people who can speak each Indigenous language since the 2016 Census of Population.
    Release date: 2023-03-29
  • 5. Indigenous languages across Canada
    Stats in brief: 98-200-X2021012
    Description: This Census in Brief article focuses on First Nations people, Métis and Inuit who reported being able to conduct a conversation in an Indigenous language in the 2021 Census of Population. This article examines changes in the number of speakers by language and region. It also examines trends in mother tongue speakers of Indigenous languages and those who learned an Indigenous language as a second language.
    Release date: 2023-03-29
  • 6. English spoken at home by French spoken at home, Indigenous language spoken at home, other non-official language spoken at home and mother tongue: Canada, provinces and territories, census metropolitan areas and census agglomerations with parts
    Table: 98-10-0198-01
    Geography: Canada, Province or territory, Census metropolitan area, Census agglomeration, Census metropolitan area part, Census agglomeration part
    Frequency: Occasional
    Universe: All persons, excluding institutional residents, 2021 Census — 100% data
    Variable list: French spoken at home (7), Indigenous language spoken at home (7), Other non-official language spoken at home (7), Mother tongue (11), Gender (3), Age (15A), English spoken at home (7)
    Description: Data on English spoken at home by French spoken at home, Indigenous language spoken at home, other non-official language spoken at home, mother tongue, age and gender for the population excluding institutional residents for Canada, provinces and territories, census metropolitan areas and census agglomerations with parts.
    Release date: 2022-09-21
  • 7. English spoken at home by French spoken at home, Indigenous language spoken at home, other non-official language spoken at home and mother tongue: Canada, provinces and territories, census divisions and census subdivisions
    Table: 98-10-0199-01
    Geography: Canada, Province or territory, Census division, Census subdivision
    Frequency: Occasional
    Universe: All persons, excluding institutional residents, 2021 Census — 100% data
    Variable list: French spoken at home (7), Indigenous language spoken at home (7), Other non-official language spoken at home (7), Mother tongue (11), Gender (3), English spoken at home (7)
    Description: Data on English spoken at home by French spoken at home, Indigenous language spoken at home, other non-official language spoken at home, mother tongue and gender for the population excluding institutional residents for Canada, provinces and territories, census divisions and census subdivisions.
    Release date: 2022-09-21
  • 8. Indigenous mother tongue, Indigenous language spoken most often at home and other Indigenous language(s) spoken regularly at home: Canada, provinces and territories
    Table: 98-10-0230-01
    Geography: Canada, Province or territory
    Frequency: Occasional
    Universe: All persons, excluding institutional residents, 2021 Census — 100% data
    Variable list: Indigenous languages (91), Indigenous languages - mother tongue and language spoken at home (3)
    Description: Data on Indigenous mother tongue, Indigenous language spoken most often at home and other Indigenous language(s) spoken regularly at home for Canada, provinces and territories.
    Release date: 2022-08-17
  • 9. Chapter 4: Indigenous Youth in Canada
    Articles and reports: 42-28-0001202100100004
    Description:

    Indigenous people represent one of the youngest populations in Canada. On average, Indigenous people were 8.4 years younger than the non-Indigenous population in 2016. Youth aged 15 to 24 years make up one sixth of the entire Indigenous population (16.9%). This chapter examines the demographic, familial, educational, economic, health and cultural characteristics of Indigenous youth aged 15 to 24. Data are largely taken from the 2016 Census of Population and the 2017 Aboriginal Peoples Survey.

    Release date: 2021-12-01
  • 10. Study: Indigenous Youth in Canada Archived
    Stats in brief: 11-001-X202133532625
    Description: Release published in The Daily – Statistics Canada’s official release bulletin
    Release date: 2021-12-01
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  • 71. Selected Language Characteristics (165), Aboriginal Identity (8), Age Groups (7), Sex (3) and Area of Residence (6) for the Population of Canada, Provinces and Territories, 2006 Census - 20% Sample Data Archived
    Table: 97-558-X2006015
    Description:

    Data for Canada, provinces and territories are shown in this table.

    This table is part of the topic 'Aboriginal peoples,' which presents data on the Aboriginal peoples of Canada and their demographic characteristics. Depending on the application, counts using any of the following concepts may be appropriate for defining the Aboriginal population: (1) Aboriginal identity, (2) Aboriginal origin, (3) Registered Indian status, and (4) First Nation or band membership. Data from the 2006 Census will be available for the geographical locations where these populations reside, including areas with urban/rural and Indian reserve designations. Data pertaining to the socio-economic characteristics of these populations will also be available.

    This table can be found in topic bundle: Aboriginal Peoples, 2006 Census, Catalogue no. 97-558-XCB2006004.

    It is possible to subscribe to all the day-of-release topic bundles. Refer to Catalogue no. 97-569-XCB for more information.

    This table is available free on the Internet, Catalogue no. 97-558-XWE2006015.

    Release date: 2008-01-15
  • 72. Selected Language Characteristics (165), Aboriginal Identity (8), Age Groups (7) and Sex (3) for the Population of Canada, Provinces, Territories and Census Metropolitan Areas, 2006 Census - 20% Sample Data Archived
    Table: 97-558-X2006016
    Description:

    Data for Canada, provinces, territories and census metropolitan areas are shown in this table.

    This table is part of the topic 'Aboriginal peoples,' which presents data on the Aboriginal peoples of Canada and their demographic characteristics. Depending on the application, counts using any of the following concepts may be appropriate for defining the Aboriginal population: (1) Aboriginal identity, (2) Aboriginal origin, (3) Registered Indian status, and (4) First Nation or band membership. Data from the 2006 Census will be available for the geographical locations where these populations reside, including areas with urban/rural and Indian reserve designations. Data pertaining to the socio-economic characteristics of these populations will also be available.

    This table can be found in topic bundle: Aboriginal Peoples, 2006 Census, Catalogue no. 97-558-XCB2006004.

    It is possible to subscribe to all the day-of-release topic bundles. Refer to Catalogue no. 97-569-XCB for more information.

    This table is available free on the Internet, Catalogue no. 97-558-XWE2006016.

    Release date: 2008-01-15
  • 73. Selected Language Characteristics (165), Registered Indian Status (3), Age Groups (7), Sex (3) and Area of Residence (6) for the Population of Canada, Provinces and Territories, 2006 Census - 20% Sample Data Archived
    Table: 97-558-X2006017
    Description:

    Data for Canada, provinces and territories are shown in this table.

    This table is part of the topic 'Aboriginal peoples,' which presents data on the Aboriginal peoples of Canada and their demographic characteristics. Depending on the application, counts using any of the following concepts may be appropriate for defining the Aboriginal population: (1) Aboriginal identity, (2) Aboriginal origin, (3) Registered Indian status, and (4) First Nation or band membership. Data from the 2006 Census will be available for the geographical locations where these populations reside, including areas with urban/rural and Indian reserve designations. Data pertaining to the socio-economic characteristics of these populations will also be available.

    This table can be found in topic bundle: Aboriginal Peoples, 2006 Census, Catalogue no. 97-558-XCB2006004.

    It is possible to subscribe to all the day-of-release topic bundles. Refer to Catalogue no. 97-569-XCB for more information.

    This table is available free on the Internet, Catalogue no. 97-558-XWE2006017.

    Release date: 2008-01-15
  • 74. Selected Language Characteristics (165), Registered Indian Status (3), Age Groups (7) and Sex (3) for the Population of Canada, Provinces, Territories and Census Metropolitan Areas, 2006 Census - 20% Sample Data Archived
    Table: 97-558-X2006018
    Description:

    Data for Canada, provinces, territories and census metropolitan areas are shown in this table.

    This table is part of the topic 'Aboriginal peoples,' which presents data on the Aboriginal peoples of Canada and their demographic characteristics. Depending on the application, counts using any of the following concepts may be appropriate for defining the Aboriginal population: (1) Aboriginal identity, (2) Aboriginal origin, (3) Registered Indian status, and (4) First Nation or band membership. Data from the 2006 Census will be available for the geographical locations where these populations reside, including areas with urban/rural and Indian reserve designations. Data pertaining to the socio-economic characteristics of these populations will also be available.

    This table can be found in topic bundle: Aboriginal Peoples, 2006 Census, Catalogue no. 97-558-XCB2006004.

    It is possible to subscribe to all the day-of-release topic bundles. Refer to Catalogue no. 97-569-XCB for more information.

    This table is available free on the Internet, Catalogue no. 97-558-XWE2006018.

    Release date: 2008-01-15
  • 75. Aboriginal Identity (5), Selected Language Characteristics (21), Age Groups (12), Sex (3) and Inuit Area of Residence (11) for Population of Canada, Provinces, Territories, 2006 Census - 20% Sample Data Archived
    Table: 97-558-X2006024
    Description:

    Data for Canada, provinces and territories are shown in this table.

    This table is part of the topic 'Aboriginal peoples,' which presents data on the Aboriginal peoples of Canada and their demographic characteristics. Depending on the application, counts using any of the following concepts may be appropriate for defining the Aboriginal population: (1) Aboriginal identity, (2) Aboriginal origin, (3) Registered Indian status, and (4) First Nation or band membership. Data from the 2006 Census will be available for the geographical locations where these populations reside, including areas with urban/rural and Indian reserve designations. Data pertaining to the socio-economic characteristics of these populations will also be available.

    This table can be found in topic bundle: Aboriginal Peoples, 2006 Census, Catalogue no. 97-558-XCB2006004.

    It is possible to subscribe to all the day-of-release topic bundles. Refer to Catalogue no. 97-569-XCB for more information.

    This table is available free on the Internet, Catalogue no. 97-558-XWE2006024.

    Release date: 2008-01-15
  • 76. Selected Demographic and Cultural Characteristics (210), Registered Indian Status (3), Age Groups (6), Sex (3) and Area of Residence (7) for Population, for Canada, Provinces and Territories, 2001 Census - 20% Sample Data Archived
    Table: 97F0011X2001056
    Description:

    his table is part of the topic 'Aboriginal Peoples of Canada,' which shows 2001 Census data on the Aboriginal peoples of Canada and their demographic characteristics. Depending on the application, counts using any of the following concepts may be appropriate for defining the Aboriginal population: (1) Aboriginal identity, (2) Aboriginal origin, (3) Registered Indian status and (4) First Nation or Band membership. Data from the 2001 Census will be available for the geographical locations where these populations reside, including areas with urban/rural and Indian reserve designations. Data pertaining to the socio-economic characteristics of these populations is also available.

    Additional information on the Aboriginal population is also available from the Aboriginal Peoples Survey .

    It is possible to subscribe to all the day-of-release bundles. For more information, please refer to Catalogue no. 97F0023XCB.

    This table is available FREE on the Internet, Catalogue no. 97F0011XIE2001056.

    Release date: 2004-03-25
  • 77. Selected Demographic and Cultural Characteristics (205), Aboriginal Identity (8), Age Groups (6), Sex (3) and Area of Residence (7) for Population, for Canada, Provinces and Territories, 2001 Census - 20% Sample Data Archived
    Table: 97F0011X2001040
    Description:

    This table is part of the topic "Aboriginal Peoples of Canada," which shows 2001 Census data on the Aboriginal peoples of Canada and their demographic characteristics. Depending on the application, counts using any of the following concepts may be appropriate for defining the Aboriginal population: (1) Aboriginal identity, (2) Aboriginal origin, (3) Registered Indian status and (4) First Nation or Band membership. Data from the 2001 Census will be available for the geographical locations where these populations reside, including areas with urban/rural and Indian reserve designations. Data pertaining to the socio-economic characteristics of these populations is also available.

    Additional information on the Aboriginal population is also available from the Aboriginal Peoples Survey.

    It is possible to subscribe to all the day-of-release bundles. For more information, please refer to Catalogue No. 97F0023XCB.

    This table is available FREE on the Internet, Catalogue No. 97F0011XIE2001040.

    Release date: 2003-12-10
  • 78. Selected Demographic and Cultural Characteristics (199), Aboriginal Origin (14), Age Groups (6), Sex (3) and Area of Residence (7) for Population, for Canada, Provinces and Territories, 2001 Census - 20% Sample Data Archived
    Table: 97F0011X2001048
    Description:

    This table is part of the topic "Aboriginal Peoples of Canada," which shows 2001 Census data on the Aboriginal peoples of Canada and their demographic characteristics. Depending on the application, counts using any of the following concepts may be appropriate for defining the Aboriginal population: (1) Aboriginal identity, (2) Aboriginal origin, (3) Registered Indian status and (4) First Nation or Band membership. Data from the 2001 Census will be available for the geographical locations where these populations reside, including areas with urban/rural and Indian reserve designations. Data pertaining to the socio-economic characteristics of these populations is also available.

    Additional information on the Aboriginal population is also available from the Aboriginal Peoples Survey.

    It is also possible to subscribe to all the day-of-release bundles. For more information, please refer to Catalogue No. 97F0023XCB.

    This table is available FREE on the Internet, Catalogue No. 97F0011XIE2001048.

    Release date: 2003-12-10
  • 79. Aboriginal Peoples Survey 2001: Initial Release - Supporting Tables Archived
    Table: 89-592-X
    Description:

    The 2001 Aboriginal Peoples Survey (APS) is a post-censal survey of adults and children who reported Aboriginal ancestry, Aboriginal identity, registered Indian status and/or Band membership on the 2001 Census. Approximately 76,000 adults and 41,000 children living in private households in the provinces and territories were selected to participate in the survey. The data were collected between September 2001 and January 2002.

    These tables contain data on health, education, residential schools and language for the Aboriginal identity population (aged 15 and older) living off-reserve for Canada and the provinces and territories. Data for specific Aboriginal groups (North American Indian, Métis and Inuit) are also included for some variables.

    Release date: 2003-09-24
  • 80. Aboriginal Peoples of Canada: A Demographic Profile, 2001 Census Archived
    Profile of a community or region: 96F0030X2001007
    Description:

    This topic presents data on the Aboriginal peoples of Canada and their demographic characteristics. These data show the growth of the Aboriginal population, the age characteristics, Aboriginal languages, the living arrangements of Aboriginal children, the geographic mobility of Aboriginal people and where they live. Data are also provided on the North American Indians, Métis and Inuit.

    This series includes a number of comprehensive articles that supplement the day-of-release information launched through The Daily. These catalogued articles provide an analytical perspective on the 2001 Census release topics. The number and length of these articles vary for each census release and are based on the 21 census release topics disseminated over 8 major release dates.

    More focused articles were disseminated as major releases in The Dailyin the weeks following the official release of the data. Other more specialized articles were also announced in The Daily. The articles in the 2001 Census Analysis Series are available free of charge via the Internet.

    Release date: 2003-01-21
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Analysis (31) (0 to 10 of 31 results)

  • 1. How do you say “language revitalization” in Cree?
    Stats in brief: 45-20-00032024001
    Description: More than 70 distinct Indigenous languages are spoken by First Nations people, Métis and Inuit in Canada, but these languages are under threat. In this episode, we speak with Randy Morin and Belinda kakiyosew Daniels, who share their knowledge of the Cree language with learners at the Nêhiyawak Language Experience, about the wisdom encoded in Indigenous languages, as well as the opportunities for these languages and the barriers they face.
    Release date: 2024-03-28
  • 2. Indigenous languages in Canada, 2021
    Stats in brief: 11-627-M2023029
    Description: Using data from the 2021 Census of Population, this infographic shows the relative number of Indigenous people who can speak an Indigenous language well enough to conduct a conversation by language. It also shows the percent growth or decline in number of Indigenous people who can speak each Indigenous language since the 2016 Census of Population.
    Release date: 2023-03-29
  • 3. Indigenous languages across Canada
    Stats in brief: 98-200-X2021012
    Description: This Census in Brief article focuses on First Nations people, Métis and Inuit who reported being able to conduct a conversation in an Indigenous language in the 2021 Census of Population. This article examines changes in the number of speakers by language and region. It also examines trends in mother tongue speakers of Indigenous languages and those who learned an Indigenous language as a second language.
    Release date: 2023-03-29
  • 4. Chapter 4: Indigenous Youth in Canada
    Articles and reports: 42-28-0001202100100004
    Description:

    Indigenous people represent one of the youngest populations in Canada. On average, Indigenous people were 8.4 years younger than the non-Indigenous population in 2016. Youth aged 15 to 24 years make up one sixth of the entire Indigenous population (16.9%). This chapter examines the demographic, familial, educational, economic, health and cultural characteristics of Indigenous youth aged 15 to 24. Data are largely taken from the 2016 Census of Population and the 2017 Aboriginal Peoples Survey.

    Release date: 2021-12-01
  • 5. Study: Indigenous Youth in Canada Archived
    Stats in brief: 11-001-X202133532625
    Description: Release published in The Daily – Statistics Canada’s official release bulletin
    Release date: 2021-12-01
  • 6. National Indigenous Peoples Day Archived
    Stats in brief: 11-001-X202117231323
    Description: Release published in The Daily – Statistics Canada’s official release bulletin
    Release date: 2021-06-21
  • 7. A snapshot: Status First Nations people in Canada
    Articles and reports: 41-20-00022021001
    Description:

    This is a custom report produced in collaboration between the Assembly of First Nations and Statistics Canada. It includes a variety of social and economic statistics for Status First Nations people living on and off reserve and includes comparisons with the non-Indigenous population.

    Release date: 2021-04-20
  • 8. Evolution of the language situation in Nunavut, 2001 to 2016
    Articles and reports: 89-657-X2019010
    Description:

    The main objective of this report is to provide a statistical overview of the recent situation of Inuktitut in Nunavut and of its speakers, based on 2016 Census data, by showing how the use of the language at home and at work has changed since 2001.

    This report also aims to provide information to various stakeholders who work to support the protection, promotion and revitalization of Inuktut in communities and among population segments, where its use is more limited or is declining over time.

    Release date: 2019-07-09
  • 9. Harvesting activities among First Nations people living off reserve, Métis and Inuit: Time trends, barriers and associated factors Archived
    Articles and reports: 89-653-X2019001
    Description:

    Harvesting activities such as hunting, fishing, trapping and gathering wild plants have been part of Indigenous peoples' ways of living for millennia. They have endured despite the impact of colonization, including the impacts of residential schools, relocation to permanent settlements, the wage economy, and other constraints. This paper examines trends in harvesting activities, specifically hunting, fishing or trapping and gathering wild plants berries, among First Nations people living off reserve, Métis and Inuit using four cycles of the Aboriginal Peoples Survey (APS; 2001, 2006, 2012 and 2017). It also explores self-reported barriers to participation in harvesting activities and associated factors.

    Release date: 2019-04-16
  • 10. Results from the 2016 Census: Aboriginal languages and the role of second-language acquisition Archived
    Articles and reports: 75-006-X201800154981
    Description:

    Using data from the 2016 Census, this study examines the extent to which Aboriginal languages are spoken in Canada, and whether the number of Aboriginal-language speakers rose in past decades. The study also examines the factors that are related to Aboriginal language use and retention.

    Release date: 2018-12-07
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  • 1. Indigenous Peoples Survey
    Surveys and statistical programs – Documentation: 3250
    Description: The purpose of the Indigenous Peoples Survey (IPS) is to provide data on the social and economic conditions of First Nations people living off reserve, Métis and Inuit, aged 15 and over, in Canada.
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