Indigenous Peoples Survey: Public Use Microdata File

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 IPS was formerly called the Aboriginal Peoples Survey (APS). For the 2022 cycle, the name has been updated to the Indigenous Peoples Survey. "Indigenous" is a collective term used to encompass a variety of original peoples of North America and their descendants. The term "Indigenous" is increasingly replacing the term "Aboriginal", in response to calls from within Indigenous communities. Following consultations with Indigenous communities and organizations, Statistics Canada has adopted the term "Indigenous" to refer to First Nations people, Métis and Inuit.

The IPS provides key statistics to inform policy and programming activities aimed at improving the well-being of Indigenous Peoples. It is a valuable source of information for a variety of stakeholders, including Indigenous organizations, communities, service providers, researchers, governments, and the general public.

The survey is carried out by Statistics Canada with funding provided by three federal departments: Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada, Indigenous Services Canada, and Employment and Social Development Canada.

Indigenous Peoples Survey, 2022

The Public Use Microdata File (PUMF) of the Indigenous Peoples Survey (IPS), 2022 is a national survey on the social and economic conditions of Indigenous Peoples (First Nations people living off-reserve, Métis and Inuit) aged 1 year and over.

The 2022 IPS represents the sixth cycle of the survey and focuses on Indigenous families and children. The survey includes essential socioeconomic, demographic, and cultural information, and has a robust health module.

The 2022 IPS public use microdata file (PUMF) package has been designed to enable users to access and manipulate survey microdata at the national level. 

The package includes a microdata file; SAS, SPSS and Stata syntax; a data dictionary; and a users' guide. The users' guide provides general information on the survey as well as guidelines for releasing estimates calculated using the PUMF.

For more information about this survey (questionnaires, definitions, data sources and methods used): Surveys and statistical programs - Indigenous Peoples Survey

Reference period: 2022

Aboriginal Peoples Survey, 2017

The Public Use Microdata File (PUMF) of the Aboriginal Peoples Survey (APS), 2017 is a national survey on the social and economic conditions of Aboriginal Peoples (First Nations people living off reserve, Métis and Inuit) aged 15 years and over.

The 2017 APS represents the fifth cycle of the survey and focuses on issues of transferable skills, practical training, use of information technology, Aboriginal language attainment, and participation in the Canadian economy. The 2017 APS public use microdata file (PUMF) package has been designed to enable users to access and manipulate survey microdata at the national level.

The package includes a microdata file; SAS, SPSS and Stata syntax; and a users' guide. The users' guide provides general information on the survey as well as guidelines for releasing estimates calculated using the PUMF.

For more information about this survey (questionnaires, definitions, data sources and methods used): Surveys and statistical programs - Aboriginal Peoples Survey.

Reference period: 2017

Aboriginal Peoples Survey, 2012

The Public Use Microdata File (PUMF) of the Aboriginal Peoples Survey (APS), 2012 is a national survey on the social and economic conditions of Aboriginal Peoples (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 public use microdata file (PUMF) package has been designed to enable users to access and manipulate survey microdata at the national level.

The package includes a microdata file; SAS, SPSS and Stata syntax; and a users’ guide. The users’ guide provides general information on the survey as well as guidelines for releasing estimates calculated using the PUMF.

For more information about this survey (questionnaires, definitions, data sources and methods used): Surveys and statistical programs - Aboriginal Peoples Survey.

Reference period: 2012

Aboriginal Peoples Survey (Adults), 2006

The Public Use Microdata File (PUMF) of the Aboriginal Peoples Survey (Adults), 2006 provides data on the social and economic conditions of First Nations people living off reserve, Métis and Inuit. 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).

For more information about this survey (questionnaires, definitions, data sources and methods used): Surveys and statistical programs - Aboriginal Peoples Survey.

Reference period: 2006

Aboriginal Peoples Survey (Children and Youth), 2006

The Public Use Microdata File (PUMF) of the Aboriginal Peoples Survey (Children and Youth), 2006 provides data on the social and economic conditions of First Nations people living off reserve, Métis and Inuit. 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 child and youth population (6 to 14 years).

For more information about this survey (questionnaires, definitions, data sources and methods used): Surveys and statistical programs - Aboriginal Peoples Survey.

Reference period: 2006

Aboriginal Peoples Survey (Adults Off Reserve), 2001

The Public Use Microdata File (PUMF) of the Aboriginal Peoples Survey (Adults Off Reserve), 2001 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.

For more information about this survey (questionnaires, definitions, data sources and methods used): Surveys and statistical programs - Aboriginal Peoples Survey.

Reference period: 2001

Aboriginal Peoples Survey (Children Off Reserve), 2001

The Public Use Microdata File (PUMF) of the Aboriginal Peoples Survey (Children Off Reserve), 2001 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.

For more information about this survey (questionnaires, definitions, data sources and methods used): Surveys and statistical programs - Aboriginal Peoples Survey.

Reference period: 2001

Aboriginal Peoples Survey (Adults), 1991

The Public Use Microdata File (PUMF) for the Aboriginal Peoples Survey (Adults) 1991 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.

For more information about this survey (questionnaires, definitions, data sources and methods used): Surveys and statistical programs - Aboriginal Peoples Survey

Reference period: 1991