Indigenous peoples
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Note
The term 'Aboriginal' or 'Indigenous' used on the Statistics Canada website refers to individuals identifying themselves as 'First Nations people, Métis or Inuit'.
Key indicators
Selected geographical area: Canada
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1,673,78542.5
(period-to-period change) -
977,23039.3(period-to-period change)
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587,54551.2(period-to-period change)
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65,02529.1(period-to-period change)
Features
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Crime and victimization
Includes information on adult criminal courts, corrections, crime reporting, victim services, children and youth, and violence against Indigenous women.
Demographic characteristics and Indigenous groups
Includes demographic, social and economic characteristics of Indigenous peoples.
Education, learning and skills
Education and skills related to the Indigenous population in Canada, including educational attainment, field of study, educational outcomes, literacy, and technology use.
Health and well-being
The health of Indigenous people and communities in Canada, including self-rated health, chronic conditions, well-being, life expectancy, and accessibility to health providers and services.
Income and spending
Individual and family income by source, and spending in Indigenous households.
Indigenous children
Demographic, social and economic characteristics of Indigenous children, and data on health and well-being.
Indigenous population profiles
Demographic and socio-economic characteristics of the Indigenous population available for various geographic areas.
Labour and employment
Measures of labour market activity, such as employment, characteristics of jobs held, and unemployment.
Language and culture
Information is available on home language, mother tongue; ability to speak or understand an Indigenous language, the strength and vitality of Indigenous languages and factors associated with perpetuating and revitalizing these languages.
Living arrangements and housing
Information about housing conditions, house features, crowding, and unmet shelter needs for Indigenous peoples.
Other content related to Indigenous peoples
The objectives of the Aboriginal Peoples Survey (APS) are to identify the needs of Aboriginal peoples and to inform policy and programs aimed at improving the well-being of Aboriginal peoples.
Population with Aboriginal identity across Canada
Explore the distribution of the population with Aboriginal identity across Canada in 2016 using the Census Program Data Viewer.
Looking for data on your community?
- 2016 Census Aboriginal Community Portraits
The 2016 Census Aboriginal Community Portrait Series presents 2016 Census of Population information for First Nations, Métis and Inuit communities in a visual and accessible way. A map of the geographic area is also included in the product. This series was developed in partnership with Indigenous Services Canada.
- Indigenous Liaison Program
The Indigenous Liaison Program serves as a bridge between Statistics Canada and First Nations, Métis and Inuit communities and Indigenous organizations.
- Aboriginal Population Profile, 2016 Census
This product presents information from the Census of Population focusing on the Aboriginal identity population of various geographic areas. Data are available for the Aboriginal identity population by age groups for selected socio-demographic characteristics.
- Focus on Geography Series, 2016 Census
Focusing on a selected geographic area, this product presents data highlights for each of the major releases of the 2016 Census. These data highlights are presented through text, tables and figures. A map image of the geographic area is also included in the product.