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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 in Canada.
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  • 1. The use of Indigenous languages in urban areas in Canada
    Articles and reports: 41-20-00022026002
    Description: This report draws on data from the 2021 Census of Population, alongside previous census cycles to identify changes over time in the linguistic profile of Indigenous language speakers living in a Census Metropolitan Area (CMA) or Census Agglomeration (CA). In addition, supplementary statistics using the 2022 Indigenous Peoples Survey, which asks questions on the importance of Indigenous languages, were also included. Finally, 12 CMAs and CAs were selected for focused analysis, in order to highlight the specific linguistic communities in these areas.
    Release date: 2026-06-18
  • 2. Core housing need among First Nations people living off reserve, Métis and Inuit, 2022
    Stats in brief: 11-627-M2025058
    Description: The infographic presents the prevalence of core housing need among First Nations people living off reserve, Métis and Inuit in 2022. It also provides estimates by Registered or Treaty Indian status among First Nations people. The estimates are based on data from the Indigenous Peoples Survey 2022. It provides the proportion of individuals in core housing need among owners and renters by Indigenous identity group and by province and territory.
    Release date: 2026-02-27
  • 3. Child care participation among off-reserve First Nations, Métis and Inuit children aged 1 to 5: Exploring parental satisfaction and cultural responsiveness across child care settings
    Articles and reports: 41-20-00022025014
    Description: The analysis will examine factors associated with child care participation among off-reserve First Nations, Métis and Inuit children aged 1 to 5. It will explore child care participation rates, satisfaction with child care, reasons for not receiving regular child care, cultural relevance, language use, preferences for alternate types of child care and barriers to preferred child care.
    Release date: 2026-01-20
  • 4. The importance of cultural continuity in foster care for the long-term mental health of Indigenous people in Canada
    Articles and reports: 41-20-00022025015
    Description: Using data from the 2022 Indigenous Peoples Survey (IPS), this study examines the relationship between cultural continuity in foster care—specifically, childhood placement in Indigenous versus non-Indigenous foster care—and mental health outcomes later in life. It also explores whether this relationship is mediated by a strengthened sense of belonging, measured through family ties, belonging to the local community, and identification with a shared Indigenous identity.
    Release date: 2025-11-18
  • 5. Reports from the Indigenous Peoples Survey
    Journals and periodicals: 89-653-X
    Description: 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: 2025-07-04
  • 6. Indigenous Peoples Survey: Public Use Microdata File
    Public use microdata: 41-25-0001
    Description: 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 aged 1 year and over in Canada. This public use microdata file has been designed to enable users to access and manipulate survey microdata at the national level.
    Release date: 2025-05-30
  • 7. 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
  • 8. Harvesting and cultural activities among Indigenous children
    Stats in brief: 11-627-M2025014
    Description: Using data from the 2022 Indigenous Peoples Survey, this infographic showcases geographic differences in harvesting and cultural activities among First Nations children living off reserve, Métis children and Inuit children.
    Release date: 2025-01-29
  • 9. Languages in Nunavut, 2021
    Articles and reports: 89-657-X2024007
    Geography: Province or territory
    Description: 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
  • 10. Smoking status of First Nations people living off reserve, Métis and Inuit, by age group and gender
    Table: 41-10-0071-01
    Geography: Canada, Geographical region of Canada, Province or territory
    Frequency: Occasional
    Description: 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
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  • 41. First Nations People, Métis and Inuit in Canada: Diverse and Growing Populations
    Stats in brief: 89-659-X
    Description:

    A graphic-rich overview of the First Nations population, Métis and Inuit in Canada based on data from the 2016 Census and other sources. This statistical portrait illustrates the characteristics of these populations, including composition, languages, living arrangements, education, labour, earnings, health and justice.

    Release date: 2018-03-20
  • 42. Métis family networks and hospitalization Archived
    Stats in brief: 11-001-X201735417544
    Description: Release published in The Daily – Statistics Canada’s official release bulletin
    Release date: 2017-12-20
  • 43. Family networks and health among Métis aged 45 or older Archived
    Articles and reports: 82-003-X201701254892
    Description:

    Using a population-based sample from the 2012 Aboriginal Peoples Survey, this analysis examines associations between family networks and self-perceived health among Métis aged 45 or older.

    Release date: 2017-12-20
  • 44. Study: Early motherhood among off-reserve First Nations, Métis and Inuit women 2012 Archived
    Stats in brief: 11-001-X201733517481
    Description: Release published in The Daily – Statistics Canada’s official release bulletin
    Release date: 2017-12-01
  • 45. Early motherhood among off-reserve First Nations, Métis and Inuit women Archived
    Articles and reports: 75-006-X201700154877
    Description:

    This study uses data from the 2012 Aboriginal Peoples Survey (APS) to examine the prevalence of early motherhood (i.e., having become a mother before the age of 20) among First Nations women living off reserve, Métis women and Inuit women aged 20 to 44. Data from the 2011 General Social Survey (GSS) are used for non-Aboriginal women. The study also examines whether early motherhood is associated with different outcomes in terms of education and employment.

    Release date: 2017-12-01
  • 46. Aboriginal seniors in population centres in Canada Archived
    Articles and reports: 89-653-X2017013
    Description:

    This article uses data from the 2011 National Household Survey and the 2012 Aboriginal Peoples Survey to examine the living arrangements and socio-economic conditions of Aboriginal seniors aged 65 years and over living in private households in population centres. A population centre is an area with a population of at least 1,000 persons and no fewer than 400 persons per square kilometre.

    Release date: 2017-03-21
  • 47. Study: Food insecurity among Inuit living in Inuit Nunangat 2012 Archived
    Stats in brief: 11-001-X201703215981
    Description: Release published in The Daily – Statistics Canada’s official release bulletin
    Release date: 2017-02-01
  • 48. Food insecurity among Inuit living in Inuit Nunangat Archived
    Articles and reports: 75-006-X201700114774
    Description:

    Using data from the 2012 Aboriginal Peoples Survey (APS), this study examines the prevalence of food insecurity among Inuit aged 25 and over living in Inuit Nunangat, and the factors associated with food insecurity among Inuit adults. Food insecurity can refer to situations when the amount of food purchased does not last and there is not enough money to buy more food, balanced meals are unaffordable, or household members cut the size of their meals or skip meals because there is not enough money for sufficient food. This study also discusses some of the health outcomes of Inuit adults who live in a food insecure household.

    Release date: 2017-02-01
  • 49. Past-year suicidal thoughts among off-reserve First Nations, Métis and Inuit adults aged 18 to 25: Prevalence and associated characteristics Archived
    Articles and reports: 89-653-X2016011
    Description:

    For decades, researchers have reported high suicide rates among Aboriginal youth, which are several times higher than rates in the non-Aboriginal population. Based on the 2012 Aboriginal Peoples Survey, this article presents estimates of suicidal thoughts among off-reserve First Nations, Métis and Inuit adults aged 18 to 25. It examines associations between past-year suicidal thoughts and mental disorders and personality factors, childhood experiences and family characteristics, and socio-demographic characteristics, many of which have been shown to be related to suicidal thoughts in other populations.

    Release date: 2016-10-13
  • 50. Lifetime and past-year suicidal thoughts among off-reserve First Nations, Métis and Inuit adults, aged 18 years and over, Canada, 2012 Archived
    Articles and reports: 89-653-X2016012
    Description:

    Suicide rates are significantly higher among First Nations, Métis and Inuit than among the non-Aboriginal population, particularly for younger age groups. Suicidal thoughts, which precede suicide attempts and completions, have been reported to be higher in some Aboriginal groups compared to the non-Aboriginal population. This factsheet presents prevalence of lifetime and past-year suicidal thoughts among off-reserve First Nations, Métis and Inuit in three adult age groups (18-25, 26-59 and 65+ years), by sex, and where possible, in comparison to those of non-Aboriginal adults.

    Release date: 2016-10-13
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  • 1. Concepts and Methods Guide for the Indigenous Peoples Survey and Indigenous Peoples Survey – Nunavut Inuit Supplement, 2022
    Surveys and statistical programs – Documentation: 89-653-X2024002
    Description: 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
  • 2. Aboriginal Peoples Survey, 2012: Concepts and Methods Guide Archived
    Surveys and statistical programs – Documentation: 89-653-X2013002
    Description:

    The Aboriginal Peoples Survey (APS) is a national survey on the social and economic conditions of First Nations people living off reserve, Métis and Inuit aged 6 years and over. The 2012 APS represents the fourth cycle of the survey and focuses on issues of education, employment and health.

    The 2012 APS Concepts and Methods Guide is designed to assist data users by providing relevant information on survey content and concepts, sampling design, collection methods, data processing, data quality and product availability. Chapter 1 introduces the survey's background and objectives; Chapter 2 gives important definitions and describes the survey's themes; Chapters 3 through 5 explain the APS design and outline the data collection and processing steps; Chapter 6 describes the weighting method used; Chapters 7 and 8 review data quality and address comparability of the 2012 APS data with data from other sources; Chapter 9 lists survey products including analytical articles, data tables and reference material; Appendices provide additional definitions and links to other relevant documentation.

    Release date: 2014-02-20
  • 3. Concepts and Methods Guide Archived
    Surveys and statistical programs – Documentation: 89-637-X2008003
    Geography: Canada
    Description:

    This guide is intended to help data users understand the concepts and methods used in the 2006 Aboriginal Peoples Survey (APS), which was conducted from October 2006 to March 2007.

    Technical details on sampling, processing and data quality are included in this guide. Further, the guide explains the relationship between the APS and the 2006 Census and cautions users as to important differences in the data produced from these two sources. Appendix 1 provides a list of communities for which data are available while Appendix 2 contains a glossary of terms that relate to the APS. Answers to some frequently asked questions are provided in Appendix 3. Links to the 2006 APS questionnaires are found in Appendix 4.

    Release date: 2009-01-16
  • 4. How Statistics Canada Identifies Aboriginal Peoples Archived
    Surveys and statistical programs – Documentation: 12-592-X
    Geography: Canada
    Description:

    This reference document presents an overview of the different questions used by Statistics Canada to identify Aboriginal peoples. It is divided into three parts. Part one is a brief description of the data sources and their limitations. Part 2 deals with the 2006 census questions used to identify Aboriginal peoples while Part 3 deals with the identification questions used in the Aboriginal Peoples Survey (APS) and the Aboriginal Children's Survey (ACS).

    Release date: 2007-06-07
  • 5. Aboriginal Peoples Survey 2001: Concepts and Methods Guide Archived
    Surveys and statistical programs – Documentation: 89-591-X
    Description:

    The purpose of this document is to provide users with a discussion of the concepts and definitions used in the 2001 Aboriginal Peoples Survey, which was conducted in the fall of 2001 through to the spring of 2002. Technical details on sampling, processing, data quality, etc. are also included. The guide explains the relationship between the Aboriginal Peoples Survey and the 2001 Census and cautions users as to important differences in the data produced from the two sources. A list of products is also included.

    Release date: 2003-09-24

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