Statistics by subject – Aboriginal peoples

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This table presents Aboriginal ancestry responses, single and multiple Aboriginal responses, age and sex for the population in private households of Canada, provinces and territories, census metropolitan areas and census agglomerations.

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This table represents Aboriginal ancestry, residence by Aboriginal geography, age and sex for the population in private households of Canada, provinces and territories.

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This table presents Aboriginal language spoken at home, single and multiple responses of language spoken at home, registered or treaty Indian status, residence by Aboriginal geography and age for the population in private households of Canada, provinces and territories.

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This table presents Aboriginal language spoken at home, single and multiple responses of language spoken at home, Aboriginal identity, registered or treaty Indian status and age for the population in private households of Canada, provinces and territories, census metropolitan areas and census agglomerations.

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This table presents industry - North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) 2012, employment income statistics, highest certificate, diploma or degree, Aboriginal identity, work activity during the reference year, age and sex for the population aged 15 years and over who worked in 2015 and reported employment income in 2015, in private households of Canada, provinces and territories and census metropolitan areas.

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This table presents Aboriginal identity, labour force status, income statistics, registered or treaty Indian status, age and sex for the population aged 15 years and over in private households of Canada, provinces and territories, census metropolitan areas and census agglomerations.

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This table presents Aboriginal identity, secondary (high) school diploma or equivalent, school attendance, registered or treaty Indian status, age and sex for the population aged 15 years and over in private households of Canada, provinces and territories, census metropolitan areas and census agglomerations.

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This table presents Aboriginal identity, highest certificate, diploma or degree, income statistics, registered or treaty Indian status, age and sex for the population aged 15 years and over in private households of Canada, provinces and territories, census metropolitan areas and census agglomerations.

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This table presents Aboriginal mother tongue, single and multiple mother tongue responses, registered or treaty Indian status, residence by Aboriginal geography and age for the population in private households of Canada, provinces and territories.

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This table presents Aboriginal mother tongue, single and multiple mother tongue responses, Aboriginal identity, registered or treaty Indian status and age for the population in private households of Canada, provinces and territories, census metropolitan areas and census agglomerations.

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This table presents family characteristics of children including presence of grandparents, Aboriginal identity, registered or treaty Indian status, age and sex for the population aged 0 to 14 years in private households of Canada, provinces and territories, census metropolitan areas and census agglomerations.

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This table presents family characteristics of children including presence of grandparents, Aboriginal identity, registered or treaty Indian status, residence by Aboriginal geography, age and sex for the population aged 0 to 14 years in private households of Canada, provinces and territories.

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This table presents Aboriginal identity, income statistics, registered or treaty Indian status, residence by Aboriginal geography, age and sex for the population aged 15 years and over in private households of Canada, provinces and territories.

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This table presents economic family income decile group, Aboriginal identity, registered or treaty Indian status, age and sex for the population in private households of Canada, provinces and territories, census metropolitan areas and census agglomerations.

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This table presents Aboriginal identity, labour force status, registered or treaty Indian status, income statistics, residence by Aboriginal geography, age and sex for the population aged 15 years and over in private households of Canada, provinces and territories.

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This table presents Aboriginal identity, STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics and computer sciences) and BHASE (business, humanities, health, arts, social science, and education) (non-STEM) groupings, major field of study - Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) 2016, highest certificate, diploma or degree, labour force status, age and sex for the population aged 15 years and over in private households of Canada, provinces, territories and census metropolitan areas.

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This publication brings together and analyzes a wide range of data sources in order to provide information on various aspects of Canadian society, including labour, income, education, social, and demographic issues, that affect the lives of Canadians.

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Using data from the 2012 Aboriginal Peoples Survey, an Inuit-specific social determinants of health framework, and a gender-based analysis, this study examines correlates of smoking among Inuit men and women aged 18 or older living in the four regions collectively known as Inuit Nunangat (Nunavik in Northern Quebec, Nunatsiavut in Northern Labrador, Nunavut, and the Inuvialuit Region of the Northwest Territories).

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A graphic-rich overview of the First Nations population, Métis and Inuit in Canada based on data from the 2016 Census and other sources. This statistical portrait illustrates the characteristics of these populations, including composition, languages, living arrangements, education, labour, earnings, health and justice.

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This publication brings together and analyzes a wide range of data sources in order to provide information on various aspects of Canadian society, including labour, income, education, social, and demographic issues, that affect the lives of Canadians.

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Using data from the 2012 Aboriginal Peoples Survey, an Inuit-specific social determinants of health framework, and a gender-based analysis, this study examines correlates of smoking among Inuit men and women aged 18 or older living in the four regions collectively known as Inuit Nunangat (Nunavik in Northern Quebec, Nunatsiavut in Northern Labrador, Nunavut, and the Inuvialuit Region of the Northwest Territories).

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A graphic-rich overview of the First Nations population, Métis and Inuit in Canada based on data from the 2016 Census and other sources. This statistical portrait illustrates the characteristics of these populations, including composition, languages, living arrangements, education, labour, earnings, health and justice.

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The objective of this analysis is to determine if Métis are more likely than non-Aboriginal people to be hospitalized for ambulatory care sensitive conditions and whether differences persist after adjustment for socioeconomic and geographic factors.

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Using a population-based sample from the 2012 Aboriginal Peoples Survey, this analysis examines associations between family networks and self-perceived health among Métis aged 45 or older.

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This study uses data from the 2012 Aboriginal Peoples Survey (APS) to examine the prevalence of early motherhood (i.e., having become a mother before the age of 20) among First Nations women living off reserve, Métis women and Inuit women aged 20 to 44. Data from the 2011 General Social Survey (GSS) are used for non-Aboriginal women. The study also examines whether early motherhood is associated with different outcomes in terms of education and employment.

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Based on 2016 Census data, the following infographic provides a portrait of education in Canada, including the educational attainment of the working-age population as well as highlights on Aboriginal peoples and where newcomers to Canada are completing their education. The infographic also looks at fields of study and the earnings of Canadians at different levels of education.

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This study examines perinatal outcomes among First Nations, Inuit and Métis. The objective is to describe and compare rates of preterm birth, small-for-gestational age birth, large-for-gestational age birth, stillbirth and infant mortality in the three Indigenous groups and the non-Indigenous population.

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Based on 2016 Census data, the following infographic provides a portrait of Aboriginal languages in Canada, including mother tongue and languages spoken at home.

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Based on 2016 Census data, the following infographic provides a portrait of the Aboriginal population in Canada, including age, growth, population count and the diversity of Aboriginal languages.

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This study provides national counts (excluding Quebec) of acute care hospitalizations and the leading diagnoses for Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal children (ages 0 to 9) and youth (ages 10 to 19). Data are presented for First Nations people living on and off reserve, Métis, and Inuit living in Inuit Nunangat. The analysis is based on socio-demographic information (including Aboriginal identity) from the 2006 Census that was linked to hospital discharge records.

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This chapter of Women in Canada explores the criminal victimization of women and girls as well as their involvement in the criminal justice system as offenders. It covers the types of criminal victimization experienced by females over time; where possible, highlighting important differences in violent crime by Aboriginal identity, immigrant status, visible minority status and age. The use of formal and informal support services is explored, including changes over time in the use of police services. This chapter also reports trends in the number and types of crimes committed by females, along with their involvement in the criminal courts and correctional systems.

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This study examines whether First Nations Aboriginal identity is associated with a greater likelihood of hospitalization for selected respiratory conditions when adjusting not only for housing, but also for location (on or off reserves, urban or rural) and household income. The analyses are based on information from the 2006 Census linked to hospital discharge data from the Discharge Abstract Database.

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The Aboriginal Peoples Survey (APS) is a national survey on the social and economic conditions of First Nations people living off reserve, Métis and Inuit aged 6 years and over. The 2012 APS represents the fourth cycle of the survey and focuses on issues of education, employment and health.

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This article uses data from the 2011 National Household Survey and the 2012 Aboriginal Peoples Survey to examine the living arrangements and socio-economic conditions of Aboriginal seniors aged 65 years and over living in private households in population centres. A population centre is an area with a population of at least 1,000 persons and no fewer than 400 persons per square kilometre.

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This paper examines associations between breastfeeding and select chronic conditions—asthma/chronic bronchitis and chronic ear infections—among off-reserve First Nations, Métis and Inuit children in Canada aged 1 to 5 years. Data are from the 2006 Aboriginal Children’s Survey, and each Aboriginal group was studied separately. Two aspects of breastfeeding are examined: feeding history (e.g. bottle-fed, breastfed, or both) and duration of breastfeeding.

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This Census in Brief article describes the diverse family characteristics of Aboriginal children aged 0 to 4, including children living in two-parent families, in lone-parent families, and with grandparents, as well as foster children in private homes. Results are presented for First Nations, Métis and Inuit children.

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This Census in Brief article describes the housing conditions of Aboriginal people in Canada using two main concepts: dwelling condition and housing suitability. Results are presented for First Nations people, Métis and Inuit.

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This Census in Brief article provides detailed information about Aboriginal languages spoken by Aboriginal people, including the regional distribution of each Aboriginal language family. Comparisons between the counts of Aboriginal language speakers and the counts of people with an Aboriginal mother tongue are provided. Results are presented for First Nations people, Métis and Inuit.

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These tables provide 2016 Census highlights on aboriginal peoples. Percentage distribution and percentage change from the previous census are available for various tables and levels of geography for example Canada, provinces and territories, census metropolitan areas, census agglomerations and census subdivisions with a 5,000-plus population.

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This guide focuses on the following topic: aboriginal peoples. This reference guide provides information that enables users to effectively use, apply and interpret data from the 2016 Census. This guide contains definitions and explanations of concepts, classifications, data quality and comparability to other sources. Additional information is included for specific variables to help general users better understand the concepts and questions used in the Census.

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The Aboriginal peoples Release and concepts overview provides an overview of the concepts, definitions and key measures used in the 2016 Census of Population Aboriginal peoples release, as well as the products which will be available on release day and later.

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Aboriginal Statistics at a Glance provides data users with a thematic guide to Aboriginal data at Statistics Canada. It includes data for the First Nations (North American Indian), Métis, and Inuit populations. Each theme is illustrated with a chart presenting key indicators, a plain language definition of the indicator and links to related data tables and published articles to further assist users in meeting their data needs. Data sources include the 1996, 2001 and 2006 censuses of population, the 2006 Aboriginal Peoples Survey, the 2005 Canadian Community Health Survey, and the 2007/2008 Adult Correctional Services Survey.

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Aboriginal Statistics at a Glance is a thematic guide to Aboriginal data at Statistics Canada. Each theme is illustrated with a chart presenting statistical information on a basic indicator, a plain language definition and links to related information to further assist people in meeting their data needs.

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This report describes Statistics Canada's experience conducting the Labour Force Survey pilot in Siksika Nation, and provides a picture of the 2011 labour market for this population, including rates of participation, employment and unemployment.

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The 2006 Census Technical Report on Aboriginal Peoples deals with: (i) Aboriginal ancestry, (ii) Aboriginal identity, (iii) registered Indian status, and (iv) First Nation or Band membership. The report aims to inform users about the complexity of the data and any difficulties that could affect their use. It explains the conceptual framework and definitions used to gather the data, and it discusses factors that could affect data quality. The historical comparability of the data is also discussed.

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This reference document presents an overview of the different questions used by Statistics Canada to identify Aboriginal peoples. It is divided into three parts. Part one is a brief description of the data sources and their limitations. Part 2 deals with the 2006 census questions used to identify Aboriginal peoples while Part 3 deals with the identification questions used in the Aboriginal Peoples Survey (APS) and the Aboriginal Children's Survey (ACS).

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This document describes the development and pilot of the first American Indian and Alaska Native Adult Tobacco Survey. Meetings with expert panels and tribal representatives helped to adapt methods.

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Given the small numbers of Aboriginal people, survey sample sizes are usually too small to permit sufficient analysis of these small groups. This paper discusses efforts that are being made by the Canadian Centre for Justice Statistics in this regard.

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The design of surveys for Aboriginal groups brings challenges: identification of the target population, challenges in survey design, remoteness and response burden.

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This objective of this report is to present the status of national data on Aboriginal people who come into contact with the criminal justice system as offenders and victims. The report examines the current and potential collection of an individual's Aboriginal identity through various justice-related surveys at Statistics Canada, the challenges within these surveys to collect these data and provides some insight into the quality of these data. The data and sources are examined within the context of information needs for the justice and social policy sectors, and in relation to the preferred method of measuring Aboriginal Identity at Statistics Canada. Data sources examined include the Incident-based Uniform Crime Reporting Survey, the Homicide Survey, the Integrated Criminal Courts Survey, the Adult Corrections Survey, the Youth Custody and Community Services Survey, the Youth Alternative Measures Survey, the Transition Home Survey, the Victim Services Survey and the General Social Survey on Victimization. Finally, the report briefly describes efforts by other countries to improve justice-related information on their indigenous populations.

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The purpose of this document is to provide users with a discussion of the concepts and definitions used in the 2001 Aboriginal Peoples Survey, which was conducted in the fall of 2001 through to the spring of 2002. Technical details on sampling, processing, data quality, etc. are also included. The guide explains the relationship between the Aboriginal Peoples Survey and the 2001 Census and cautions users as to important differences in the data produced from the two sources. A list of products is also included.

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This paper explores the current geographical patterning of First Nations communities. It looks at possible strategies for their socio-economic development and compares these communities with the socio-economic landscape of non-Aboriginal Canada.