Posters for Indigenous communities

Poster — Census collection is underway in indigenous communities

It's not too late! There is still time to complete the census.

• Census information is important and can help communities plan services such as child care, education, and health care.
• Households in Indigenous communities have received a census invitation letter that provides instructions on completing the questionnaire online.
• Census employees are in communities to help households complete their questionnaire.
• The census questions are available in 15 Indigenous languages for reference purposes.
• All information is collected under the authority of the Statistics Act and will be kept strictly confidential.

Need assistance?

Census employees are visiting households to follow up and offer assistance with completing the 2026 Census questionnaire. Census employees will clearly identify themselves and have an identification card.

Don't forget to complete the census questionnaire online today!

census.gc.ca

If you require additional assistance, please contact the Census Help Line.
Toll-free number: 1-833-852-2026
Teletypewriter (TTY): 1-833-830-3109

Postcard — The 2026 Census is underway in Indigenous communities

Your participation matters.

Check your mail for your census invitation letter and follow the instructions to complete your questionnaire online.

What you need to know

• Census information can help communities plan services like child care, education, health care, and more.
• The census questions are available in alternate formats and 15 Indigenous languages.
• The census is secure and confidential.

Need assistance?

If you are unable to complete the 2026 Census questionnaire online, or do not complete it before follow-up begins, a census enumerator will be available in your community to help you complete it.

For more information and to complete the census online, visit census.gc.ca

If you require additional assistance, please contact the Census Help Line.
Toll-free number: 1-833-852-2026
Teletypewriter (TTY): 1-833-830-3109

Brochure — The 2026 Census and Indigenous communities

What is the census?

• Every five years, the census counts everyone living in Canada.
• Census questions are available in 15 Indigenous languages, and accessible formats.
• The 2026 Census is now taking place across the country.

You can complete your census online at census.gc.ca

Why is it important for you to participate?

With census data, Indigenous communities, organizations and businesses can use important information and facts about population growth, languages spoken, education levels and much more to help in decision-making.

Three key findings – Population Growth, Languages Spoken, and Education Levels

The 2021 Census counted 1.8 million Indigenous people, or 5.0% of the total population in Canada.

There are many census subdivisions in Canada with at least 100 residents who speak an Indigenous language well enough to conduct a conversation.

In 2021, a smaller proportion of Indigenous adults held postsecondary qualifications compared to non-Indigenous adults, in part due to barriers such as geographical remoteness – particularly among Inuit.

Postsecondary qualification (including certificate, diploma or degree) among Indigenous people aged 25 to 64, by Indigenous identity, 2021

• 45.3% First Nations
• 56.3% Métis
• 33.6% Inuit
• 68.0% Non-Indigenous

We thank you in advance for your participation in the 2026 Census.

Your data are confidential

Statistics Canada places the highest importance on protecting the confidentiality of your personal information.The Statistics Act specifically requires that information about individuals be protected and kept strictly confidential. For more information, please visit www.census.gc.ca.