
The Indigenous Liaison Program serves as a bridge between Statistics Canada and First Nations, Métis and Inuit communities and Indigenous organizations.
Program objectives:
- Work in partnership with First Nations, Métis, and Inuit communities and organizations to build strong relationships;
- Increase understanding and access to Statistics Canada's data, products and services;
- Promote the use of Statistics Canada's data sources for decision-making and community planning activities;
- Build statistical capacity of Indigenous peoples and organizations;
- Liaise with communities and organizations on Statistics Canada surveys and other important initiatives.
We offer:
- Presentations and information sessions in which we present Indigenous data at the provincial and community level;
- Data distribution to First Nations, Métis and Inuit organizations and communities;
- Data and information request support through personal consultations;
- Networking that leads to establishing durable and meaningful relationships.
Consultations:
Regional discussions
Statistics Canada is meeting with Indigenous communities and data users across the country asking for their feedback on the 2021 Census of Population questions. These regional discussions will help Statistics Canada ensure our data is relevant and accurate for Indigenous people, governments and organizations.
For more information please contact the Indigenous Liaison Advisor for your region.
Contacts
For further details, please contact the Indigenous Liaison Advisor in your area:
Atlantic Provinces
Sheila Pelkey
(506) 446-9798
sheila.pelkey@statcan.gc.ca
Québec
Sean Rivard
(514) 705-4132
sean.rivard@statcan.gc.ca
Ontario
Melinda Commanda
(705) 522-9221
melinda.commanda@statcan.gc.ca
Manitoba
Raymond Watkins
(403) 498-4297
raymond.watkins@statcan.gc.ca
Saskatchewan
Helen Tootoosis
(306) 480-2922
helen.huntertootoosis@statcan.gc.ca
Alberta
Kathleen Crowe
(587) 338-8909
kathleen.crowe@statcan.gc.ca
British Columbia
Mary Song
(778) 392-6859
mary.song@statcan.gc.ca
Yukon and Northwest Territories
Raelyn Thomson
(343) 551-7364
raelyn.thomson@statcan.gc.ca
Inuit Nunangat
Stephanie Kootoo-Chiarello
(613) 668-9553
stephanie.kootoo-chiarello@statcan.gc.ca
Senior Advisor
Jerry Potts
(403) 627-6944
jerry.potts@statcan.gc.ca
Acting National Manager
Renata Andres
(306) 491-0482
renata.andres@statcan.gc.ca