Harvesting and handicraft activities among Inuit: Findings from the 2017 Aboriginal Peoples Survey
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Description: Harvesting and handicraft activities among Inuit: Findings from the 2017 Aboriginal Peoples Survey
Harvesting and handicraft activities among Inuit: Findings from the 2017 Aboriginal Peoples Survey
Many harvesting and handicraft activities contribute to economic well-being but can be difficult to measure. These include hunting, fishing and trapping, gathering wild plants, making clothing or footwear, and creating artwork like carvings or jewellery. The prevalence of these activities in the past year was assessed in the 2017 Aboriginal Peoples Survey (APS).
A larger share of Inuit Nunangat compared with those outside Inuit Nunangat had participated in these activities (84% versus 62%).
| Activity | Percent within Inuit Nunangat | Percent outside Inuit Nunangat |
|---|---|---|
| Hunting, fishing or trapping | 65% | 37% |
| Gathering wild plants | 37% | 47% |
| Making clothing or footwear | 34% | 12% |
| Making carvings, drawings, jewelry, or other kinds of art | 17% | 22% |
About one in six (16%) Inuit aged 15 or older did these activities for income.
| Activity | Percent |
|---|---|
| Hunting, fishing or trapping | 6% |
| Gathering wild plants | 2% |
| Making clothing or footwear | 6% |
| Creative carvings, drawings, jewelry, or other kinds of art | 6% |
Participating in these activities varied by men and women.
| Activity | Percent of Inuit Men | Percent of Inuit Women |
|---|---|---|
| Hunting, fishing or trapping | 66% | 47% |
| Gathering wild plants | 33% | 49% |
| Making clothing or footwear | 4% | 47% |
| Making carvings, drawings, jewelry, or other kinds of art | 18% | 19% |
Source: Aboriginal Peoples Survey, 2017
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