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.
Contacts
CISP-Indigenous Liaison Advisors: statcan.cispindigenousliaisonadvisors-cspaliaisonautoch.statcan@statcan.gc.ca
For further details, please contact the Indigenous Liaison Advisor in your area:
Ontario, Québec and Atlantic Provinces
Gibbson (Ben) Wong
(343) 630-3001
gibbson.wong@statcan.gc.ca
Manitoba and Northwest Territories
Raymond Watkins
(403) 498-4297
raymond.watkins@statcan.gc.ca
Alberta, Saskatchewan and Yukon
Kathleen Crowe
(403) 463-4062
kathleen.crowe@statcan.gc.ca
British Columbia
Nicole Huska
(236) 660-2495
nicole.huska@statcan.gc.ca
Inuit Nunangat
Tommy Akulukjuk
(343) 573-8423
tommy.akulukjuk@statcan.gc.ca
National Manager
Renata Andres
(306) 491-0482
renata.andres@statcan.gc.ca