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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, aged 15 and over, in Canada.

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  • 91. 2006 Profile of Aboriginal Children, Youth and Adults Archived
    Profile of a community or region: 89-635-X
    Description:

    The online product 2006 Profile of Aboriginal Children, Youth and Adults provides an extensive set of data about Aboriginal children, youth and adults (Métis, Inuit and off-reserve North American Indian) living in urban, rural and northern locations across Canada.

    Key indicators from the 2006 Aboriginal Children's Survey (ACS) and the 2006 Aboriginal Peoples Survey (APS) are presented as part of an interactive online tool and provide data on a wide range of topics, including: family and community; childcare; nurturing; healthy living; food and nutrition; languages; education; social activities; labour activity; income; communications technology; housing; and community wellness. These data can be used to better understand the social and living conditions of Aboriginal people.

    Data are presented for Aboriginal Peoples using the concepts of Aboriginal identity, Treaty Indian or Registered Indian status (as defined by the Indian Act of Canada) and Aboriginal ancestry.

    Release date: 2009-01-16
  • 92. Inuit Health and Social Conditions: Supporting Data Tables Archived
    Table: 89-637-X2008002
    Description:

    A series of supporting data tables accompanies the Inuit analytical article from the 2006 Aboriginal Peoples Survey (APS). These tables provide data at the national level, for each of the four Inuit regions (Nunatsiavut, Nunavik, Nunavut and the Inuvialuit region), along with data for Inuit outside these regions for major themes covered in the analytical article. Data for the Inuit identity population aged 15 and over are provided for: Participation in harvesting activities; diagnosed with arthritis/rheumatism, high blood pressure, asthma, stomach problems or intestinal ulcers, heart problems, tuberculosis and diabetes; smoking status; self-rated health status and; reasons for not completing elementary or secondary school. For Inuit children aged 6 to 14, tables include: contact with a pediatrician, general practitioner or family physician in past 12 months; contact with another medical specialist and; food insecurity.

    Release date: 2008-12-19
  • 93. Selected 2006 Census Data on the Aboriginal Identity Population Archived
    Table: 89-636-X
    Geography: Canada
    Description:

    This series presents selected 2006 Census data on the Aboriginal identity population. The data will be published in three parts. Part one contains data tables on Inuit and non-Aboriginal populations by Inuit regions. Part two contains data tables on Aboriginal identity groups (Inuit, Métis and First Nations people) and the non-Aboriginal population, for Canada, provinces and territories. Part three contains data tables on First Nations people by registered Indian status, living on and off reserve, for Canada, provinces and territories. The tables provide data on topics including population growth, age groups, living arrangements of children, language, labour, housing, earnings and total income. They are intended to complement the information provided in the 2006 Census releases.

    Release date: 2008-11-26
  • 94. Aboriginal Peoples Survey (APS), 2001: Public Use Microdata File and Documentation (Children Off Reserve) Archived
    Public use microdata: 89M0021X
    Description:

    The Aboriginal Peoples Survey (APS) provides data on the social and economic conditions of Aboriginal people in Canada. Its specific purpose was to identify the needs of Aboriginal people focusing on issues such as health, schooling and language. The survey was designed and implemented in partnership with national Aboriginal organizations.

    This product contains information for the Aboriginal child and youth population (under 15 years) living in off-reserve areas.

    Release date: 2006-05-25
  • 95. Aboriginal Peoples Survey (APS), 2001: Public Use Microdata File and Documentation (Adults Off Reserve) Archived
    Public use microdata: 89M0020X
    Description:

    The Aboriginal Peoples Survey (APS) provides data on the social and economic conditions of Aboriginal people in Canada. Its specific purpose was to identify the needs of Aboriginal people focusing on issues such as health, language, employment, income, schooling, housing, and mobility. The survey was designed and implemented in partnership with national Aboriginal organizations.

    This product contains information for the Aboriginal adult population (15 years and over) living in off-reserve areas.

    Release date: 2006-02-28
  • 96. Aboriginal Peoples Survey 2001: Initial Release - Supporting Tables 2 Archived
    Table: 89-595-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 from September 2001 to January 2002.

    These tables contain data on reasons for leaving elementary, secondary and postsecondary school for the Aboriginal identity population (aged 15 and older) living in non-reserve areas for Canada, the provinces and territories. Data for specific Aboriginal groups (North American Indian, Métis and Inuit) are also included.

    Release date: 2003-12-18
  • 97. Aboriginal Peoples Survey 2001 - Internet Community Profiles Archived
    Profile of a community or region: 89-590-X
    Geography: Province or territory
    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. The APS Internet community profiles provide information for communities with 200 or more people that took part in the 2001 Aboriginal Peoples Survey. Data for Arctic communities are aggregated to the regional level while data for Nisga communities are aggregated to the nation level, as are data for James Bay Cree communities. Highlights for adults and children are available. For adults, highlights focus on health, housing, education, language, residential school, communication technology, labour and mobility. The children's section of the profile provides information on general health, health care utilization, activities of daily living and medical conditions, physical injuries, dental care, nutrition, education, social activities and relationships, language, child care arrangements and household information.
    Release date: 2003-09-24
  • 98. 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
  • 99. 1991 Aboriginal Peoples Survey - Adults Microdata File Archived
    Public use microdata: 89M0013X
    Description:

    This public use microdata file provides unaggregated data on the Aboriginal adult population - those who identify with their Aboriginal origin(s) and those who do not. For persons who identify, it contains almost 700 variables from the 1991 survey, such as, the group with which they identify, language proficiency, disability, chronic health conditions, schooling, work experience and the 1991 Census variables such as, income levels, marital status, fertility. The same census variables are provided for the population who does not identify.

    Release date: 1995-06-30
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  • 1. Study: Childhood factors associated with high school completion or higher education among off-reserve First Nations, Métis, and Inuit children
    Stats in brief: 11-001-X202309636547
    Description: Release published in The Daily – Statistics Canada’s official release bulletin
    Release date: 2023-04-06
  • 2. Childhood factors associated with the completion of a high school diploma or equivalency certificate or higher among First Nations children living off reserve, Métis and Inuit children
    Articles and reports: 41-20-00022023002
    Description: Using a longitudinal dataset created through the linkage of the 2006 Indigenous Peoples Survey (IPS; formerly called the Aboriginal Peoples Survey) and the 2016 long-form Census, this study examines childhood factors that are associated with the completion of a high school or greater education by young adulthood, among off-reserve First Nations, Métis and Inuit children. Bivariate results examining the likelihood of having completed high school or greater education by different childhood characteristics including socioeconomic and demographic ones are presented for First Nations children living off reserve, and Métis and Inuit children separately. These characteristics were chosen based on previous literature. Using a pooled sample, it examines the association between childhood factors and the outcome using multivariate analysis to account for confounding factors.
    Release date: 2023-04-06
  • 3. Portrait of youth in Canada: Indigenous peoples Archived
    Stats in brief: 11-627-M2021085
    Description:

    This infographic examines selected characteristics of Indigenous youth in Canada. It includes information on the relative youth of Indigenous people and looks at the language and cultural characteristics of Indigenous youth which are comprised of First Nations people, Métis and Inuit. Youth are defined as those aged 15 to 24 years. Data are drawn from the 2016 Census of Population and the 2017 Aboriginal Peoples Survey.

    Release date: 2021-12-01
  • 4. 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
  • 5. The achievements, experiences and labour market outcomes of First Nations, Métis and Inuit women with bachelor's degrees or higher
    Articles and reports: 75-006-X202100100009
    Description:

    This study examines the educational attainment and labour market outcomes of First Nations, Métis, and Inuit women primarily aged 25 to 64 using data from the 2006 and 2016 Census of Population, the 2017 Aboriginal Peoples Survey and the 2018 National Graduates Survey. Comparisons are made to the non-Indigenous population, across Indigenous-identity groups, and between the sexes.

    Release date: 2021-10-20
  • 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. Aboriginal Peoples Survey
    Journals and periodicals: 89-653-X
    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. The objectives of the APS are to identify the needs of these Aboriginal groups and to inform policy and programs aimed at improving the well-being of Aboriginal peoples. The APS aims to provide current and relevant data for a variety of stakeholders, including Aboriginal organizations, communities, service providers, researchers, governments, and the general public.

    The 2012 APS represents the fourth cycle of the survey and focuses on issues of education, employment and health of First Nations people living off reserve, Métis and Inuit aged 6 years and over.

    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 Aboriginal language attainment of First Nations people living off reserve, Métis and Inuit aged 15 years and over.

    Release date: 2020-06-02
  • 8. Indigenous people in urban areas: Vulnerabilities to the socioeconomic impacts of COVID-19
    Stats in brief: 45-28-0001202000100023
    Description:

    Using the 2016 Census and the 2017 Aboriginal Peoples Survey, the article highlights key measures of economic well being (low income, food security, ability to deal with unexpected expenses) for First Nations people, Métis and Inuit living in urban areas.

    Release date: 2020-05-26
  • 9. Study: Indigenous people in urban areas: Vulnerabilities to the socioeconomic impacts of COVID-19 Archived
    Stats in brief: 11-001-X202014724123
    Description: Release published in The Daily – Statistics Canada’s official release bulletin
    Release date: 2020-05-26
  • 10. First Nations people, Métis and Inuit and COVID-19: Health and social characteristics Archived
    Stats in brief: 11-001-X202010823629
    Description: Release published in The Daily – Statistics Canada’s official release bulletin
    Release date: 2020-04-17
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  • 1. 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
  • 2. 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
  • 3. 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
  • 4. 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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