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1. Knowledge of Inuktut among Inuit in Nunavut
Stats in brief: 11-627-M2025034
Description: This infographic provides insights into the use of Inuktut among Inuit in Nunavut. It is based on data from the 2022 Indigenous Peoples Survey and includes key statistics on Inuktut use, such as exposure to the language and the importance of understanding Inuktut.
Release date: 2025-05-07
2. Inuktut in Nunavut: Results from the 2021 Census
Stats in brief: 11-627-M2025035
Description: Using language-related data from the 2021 Census of Population, this infographic provides insights into the knowledge and use of Inuktut in Nunavut. Findings include results about language spoken at home, language used at work, mother tongue and knowledge of languages across the territory.
Release date: 2025-05-07
3. New infographics on languages in Nunavut 2021 and 2022
Stats in brief: 11-001-X202512739382
Description: Release published in The Daily – Statistics Canada’s official release bulletin
Release date: 2025-05-07
4. Indigenous Language Families: Algonquian languages
Articles and reports: 41-20-00022025002
Description: This report is part of a series on Indigenous language families in Canada, using data from the 2021 Census of Population. It provides an overview of the vitality, acquisition and use of Indigenous languages that belong to the Algonquian language family. The following languages are covered: Blackfoot, Atikamekw, Cree languages, Innu (Montagnais), Naskapi, Mi'kmaq, Wolastoqewi (Malecite), Anicinabemowin (Algonquin), Oji-Cree and Ojibway languages. Maps within each report show selected communities with speakers for various Indigenous languages, providing a regional perspective on the extent to which these languages are spoken across Canada.
Release date: 2025-03-31
5. Indigenous Language Families: Athabaskan languages
Articles and reports: 41-20-00022025003
Description: This report is part of a series on Indigenous language families in Canada, using data from the 2021 Census of Population. It provides an overview of the vitality, acquisition and use of Indigenous languages that belong to the Athabaskan language family. The following languages are covered: Dakelh (Carrier), Dane-zaa (Beaver), Dene, n.o.s., Gwich'in, Slavey-Hare languages, Kaska (Nahani), Tahltan, Tlicho (Dogrib), Tse'khene (Sekani), Tsilhqot'in (Chilcotin), Tsuu T'ina (Sarsi), Tutchone languages, Wetsuwet'en-Babine and Tlingit. Maps within each report show selected communities with speakers for various Indigenous languages, providing a regional perspective on the extent to which these languages are spoken across Canada.
Release date: 2025-03-31
6. Indigenous Language Families: Inuktut (Inuit) languages
Articles and reports: 41-20-00022025004
Description: This report is part of a series on Indigenous language families in Canada, using data from the 2021 Census of Population. It provides an overview of the vitality, acquisition and use of Indigenous languages that belong to the Inuktut (Inuit) language family. The following languages are covered: Inuinnaqtun, Inuvialuktun and Inuktitut. Maps within each report show selected communities with speakers for various Indigenous languages, providing a regional perspective on the extent to which these languages are spoken across Canada.
Release date: 2025-03-31
7. Indigenous Language Families: Iroquoian languages
Articles and reports: 41-20-00022025005
Description: This report is part of a series on Indigenous language families in Canada, using data from the 2021 Census of Population. It provides an overview of the vitality, acquisition and use of Indigenous languages that belong to the Iroquoian language family. The following languages are covered: Cayuga, Mohawk and Oneida. Maps within each report show selected communities with speakers for various Indigenous languages, providing a regional perspective on the extent to which these languages are spoken across Canada.
Release date: 2025-03-31
8. Indigenous Language Families: Siouan languages
Articles and reports: 41-20-00022025006
Description: This report is part of a series on Indigenous language families in Canada, using data from the 2021 Census of Population. It provides an overview of the vitality, acquisition and use of Indigenous languages that belong to the Algonquian language family. The following languages are covered: Assiniboine, Dakota and Stoney. Maps within each report show selected communities with speakers for various Indigenous languages, providing a regional perspective on the extent to which these languages are spoken across Canada.
Release date: 2025-03-31
9. Indigenous Language Families: Salish languages
Articles and reports: 41-20-00022025007
Description: This report is part of a series on Indigenous language families in Canada, using data from the 2021 Census of Population. It provides an overview of the vitality, acquisition and use of Indigenous languages that belong to the Salish language family. The following languages are covered: Halkomelem, Lillooet, Ntlakapamux (Thompson), Secwepemctsin (Shuswap), Squamish, Straits and Syilx (Okanagan). Maps within each report show selected communities with speakers for various Indigenous languages, providing a regional perspective on the extent to which these languages are spoken across Canada.
Release date: 2025-03-31
10. Indigenous Language Families: Isolates and other Indigenous languages
Articles and reports: 41-20-00022025008
Description: This report is part of a series on Indigenous language families in Canada, using data from the 2021 Census of Population. It provides an overview of the vitality, acquisition and use of Indigenous languages that do not belong to any one Indigenous language family. The following languages are covered: Haida, Ktunaxa (Kutenai) and Michif. Maps within each report show selected communities with speakers for various Indigenous languages, providing a regional perspective on the extent to which these languages are spoken across Canada.
Release date: 2025-03-31

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1. Indigenous language spoken at home by single and multiple responses of language spoken at home: Canada, provinces and territories
Table: 98-10-0299-01
Geography: Canada, Province or territory
Frequency: Occasional
Universe: Population in private households, 2021 Census — 25% Sample data

Variable list: Indigenous language spoken at home (98), Indigenous identity (9), Indigenous language spoken at home (7), Age (5B), Statistics (3), Single and multiple responses of language spoken at home (3)

Description: All Indigenous languages spoken at home by single and multiple responses of language spoken at home, Indigenous identity, Indigenous language spoken at home and age for the population in private households.
Release date: 2025-02-19
2. Knowledge of Indigenous languages by single and multiple knowledge of languages responses and Indigenous language acquisition: Canada, provinces and territories
Table: 98-10-0294-01
Geography: Canada, Province or territory
Frequency: Occasional
Universe: Population in private households, 2021 Census — 25% Sample data

Variable 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
3. Knowledge of Indigenous languages by single and multiple knowledge of languages responses and age: Canada, provinces and territories, census divisions and census subdivisions
Table: 98-10-0297-01
Geography: Canada, Province or territory, Census division, Census subdivision
Frequency: Occasional
Universe: Population in private households, 2021 Census — 25% Sample data

Variable 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
4. Indigenous mother tongue by single and multiple mother tongue responses and Indigenous identity: Canada, provinces and territories, census divisions and census subdivisions
Table: 98-10-0298-01
Geography: Canada, Province or territory, Census division, Census subdivision
Frequency: Occasional
Universe: Population in private households, 2021 Census — 25% Sample data

Variable 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
5. 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: 2024-10-10
6. Self-rated ability to speak or understand an Indigenous language by First Nations people living off reserve, Métis and Inuit, age group and gender
Table: 41-10-0060-01
Geography: Canada, Geographical region of Canada, Province or territory
Frequency: Occasional
Description: Self-rated ability to speak or understand an Indigenous language by First Nations people living off reserve, Métis and Inuit, age group and gender, population aged 6 years and over, Canada, provinces and territories.
Release date: 2024-08-14
7. Exposure to an Indigenous language at home in the past 12 months, First Nations people living off reserve, Métis and Inuit, aged 1 to 5 years
Table: 41-10-0068-01
Geography: Canada, Geographical region of Canada, Province or territory
Frequency: Occasional
Description: Exposure to an Indigenous language at home in the past 12 months, First Nations people living off reserve, Métis and Inuit, aged 1 to 5 years, by gender, Canada, provinces and territories.
Release date: 2024-08-14
8. 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
9. Census Profile
Profile of a community or region: 98-316-X
Description:
This product presents information from the Census of Population for various levels of geography, including provinces and territories, census metropolitan areas, communities and census tracts. Data are from the Census of Population and include characteristics for: population, age, sex, dwellings, families, marital status, language, income, education and labour as examples.

Release date: 2022-12-15
10. Knowledge of Indigenous languages by single and multiple knowledge of languages responses, Indigenous identity and residence by Indigenous geography: Canada, provinces and territories
Table: 98-10-0270-01
Geography: Canada, Province or territory
Frequency: Occasional
Universe: Population in private households, 2021 Census — 25% Sample data

Variable list: Knowledge of Indigenous languages (97), Single and multiple knowledge of languages responses (3), Indigenous identity (9), Residence by Indigenous geography (10), Indigenous mother tongue (11), Age (12), Statistics (3)

Description: Knowledge of Indigenous languages by single and multiple knowledge of languages responses, Indigenous identity, Indigenous mother tongue, residence by Indigenous geography and age for the population in private households.
Release date: 2022-09-21

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1. Knowledge of Inuktut among Inuit in Nunavut
Stats in brief: 11-627-M2025034
Description: This infographic provides insights into the use of Inuktut among Inuit in Nunavut. It is based on data from the 2022 Indigenous Peoples Survey and includes key statistics on Inuktut use, such as exposure to the language and the importance of understanding Inuktut.
Release date: 2025-05-07
2. Inuktut in Nunavut: Results from the 2021 Census
Stats in brief: 11-627-M2025035
Description: Using language-related data from the 2021 Census of Population, this infographic provides insights into the knowledge and use of Inuktut in Nunavut. Findings include results about language spoken at home, language used at work, mother tongue and knowledge of languages across the territory.
Release date: 2025-05-07
3. New infographics on languages in Nunavut 2021 and 2022
Stats in brief: 11-001-X202512739382
Description: Release published in The Daily – Statistics Canada’s official release bulletin
Release date: 2025-05-07
4. Indigenous Language Families: Algonquian languages
Articles and reports: 41-20-00022025002
Description: This report is part of a series on Indigenous language families in Canada, using data from the 2021 Census of Population. It provides an overview of the vitality, acquisition and use of Indigenous languages that belong to the Algonquian language family. The following languages are covered: Blackfoot, Atikamekw, Cree languages, Innu (Montagnais), Naskapi, Mi'kmaq, Wolastoqewi (Malecite), Anicinabemowin (Algonquin), Oji-Cree and Ojibway languages. Maps within each report show selected communities with speakers for various Indigenous languages, providing a regional perspective on the extent to which these languages are spoken across Canada.
Release date: 2025-03-31
5. Indigenous Language Families: Athabaskan languages
Articles and reports: 41-20-00022025003
Description: This report is part of a series on Indigenous language families in Canada, using data from the 2021 Census of Population. It provides an overview of the vitality, acquisition and use of Indigenous languages that belong to the Athabaskan language family. The following languages are covered: Dakelh (Carrier), Dane-zaa (Beaver), Dene, n.o.s., Gwich'in, Slavey-Hare languages, Kaska (Nahani), Tahltan, Tlicho (Dogrib), Tse'khene (Sekani), Tsilhqot'in (Chilcotin), Tsuu T'ina (Sarsi), Tutchone languages, Wetsuwet'en-Babine and Tlingit. Maps within each report show selected communities with speakers for various Indigenous languages, providing a regional perspective on the extent to which these languages are spoken across Canada.
Release date: 2025-03-31
6. Indigenous Language Families: Inuktut (Inuit) languages
Articles and reports: 41-20-00022025004
Description: This report is part of a series on Indigenous language families in Canada, using data from the 2021 Census of Population. It provides an overview of the vitality, acquisition and use of Indigenous languages that belong to the Inuktut (Inuit) language family. The following languages are covered: Inuinnaqtun, Inuvialuktun and Inuktitut. Maps within each report show selected communities with speakers for various Indigenous languages, providing a regional perspective on the extent to which these languages are spoken across Canada.
Release date: 2025-03-31
7. Indigenous Language Families: Iroquoian languages
Articles and reports: 41-20-00022025005
Description: This report is part of a series on Indigenous language families in Canada, using data from the 2021 Census of Population. It provides an overview of the vitality, acquisition and use of Indigenous languages that belong to the Iroquoian language family. The following languages are covered: Cayuga, Mohawk and Oneida. Maps within each report show selected communities with speakers for various Indigenous languages, providing a regional perspective on the extent to which these languages are spoken across Canada.
Release date: 2025-03-31
8. Indigenous Language Families: Siouan languages
Articles and reports: 41-20-00022025006
Description: This report is part of a series on Indigenous language families in Canada, using data from the 2021 Census of Population. It provides an overview of the vitality, acquisition and use of Indigenous languages that belong to the Algonquian language family. The following languages are covered: Assiniboine, Dakota and Stoney. Maps within each report show selected communities with speakers for various Indigenous languages, providing a regional perspective on the extent to which these languages are spoken across Canada.
Release date: 2025-03-31
9. Indigenous Language Families: Salish languages
Articles and reports: 41-20-00022025007
Description: This report is part of a series on Indigenous language families in Canada, using data from the 2021 Census of Population. It provides an overview of the vitality, acquisition and use of Indigenous languages that belong to the Salish language family. The following languages are covered: Halkomelem, Lillooet, Ntlakapamux (Thompson), Secwepemctsin (Shuswap), Squamish, Straits and Syilx (Okanagan). Maps within each report show selected communities with speakers for various Indigenous languages, providing a regional perspective on the extent to which these languages are spoken across Canada.
Release date: 2025-03-31
10. Indigenous Language Families: Isolates and other Indigenous languages
Articles and reports: 41-20-00022025008
Description: This report is part of a series on Indigenous language families in Canada, using data from the 2021 Census of Population. It provides an overview of the vitality, acquisition and use of Indigenous languages that do not belong to any one Indigenous language family. The following languages are covered: Haida, Ktunaxa (Kutenai) and Michif. Maps within each report show selected communities with speakers for various Indigenous languages, providing a regional perspective on the extent to which these languages are spoken across Canada.
Release date: 2025-03-31

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