Indigenous peoples

Key indicators

Selected geographical area: Canada

Homicide victims - Canada
(2023)

778
Homicide rate per 100,000 population - Canada
(2023)

1.94

-14.5%

(annual change)

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Selected geographical area: Canada

Percentage of adults aged 25 to 64 with a college or university credential - Canada
(2021 Census of Population)

57.5%
Percentage of adults aged 25 to 64 with a bachelor’s degree or higher - Canada
(2021 Census of Population)

32.9%
Percentage point change in adults aged 25 to 64 with a bachelor’s degree or higher - Canada
(2016 to 2021)

4.3

(period-to-period change)
Overqualification rate of immigrants aged 25 to 64 with a degree completed outside Canada - Canada
(2021 Census of Population)

25.8%
Indigenous population - Canada
(2021 Census of Population)

1,807,250

9.4%

(period-to-period change)
First Nations—single identity - Canada
(2021 Census of Population)

1,048,405

9.7%

(period-to-period change)
Métis—single identity - Canada
(2021 Census of Population)

624,220

6.3%

(period-to-period change)
Inuit—single identity - Canada
(2021 Census of Population)

70,545

8.5%

(period-to-period change)
Aboriginal population, 2016 - Canada
(2016 Census of Population)

1,673,785

42.5

(period-to-period change)
First Nations single identity - Canada
(2016 Census of Population)

977,230

39.3

(period-to-period change)
Métis single identity - Canada
(2016 Census of Population)

587,545

51.2

(period-to-period change)
Inuit single identity - Canada
(2016 Census of Population)

65,025

29.1

(period-to-period change)

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1. Census of Population web pages: Indigenous population profile
Surveys and statistical programs – Documentation: 98-20-00032021038
Description: This video is part of a series that is designed to give you a basic understanding of the Census of Population web pages. The purpose of this video is to explain where to find and how to...
Description: This video is part of a series that is designed to give you a basic understanding of the Census of Population web pages. The purpose of this video is to explain where to find and how to extract a profile of selected socio-demographic characteristics related to the Indigenous peoples in the standard data products of the Census of Population website.
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Release date: 2025-02-19
2. Indigenous language spoken at home by single and multiple responses of language spoken at home: Canada, provinces and territories
Table: 98-10-0299-01
Geography: Canada, Province or territory
Frequency: Occasional
Universe: Population in private households, 2021 Census — 25% Sample data

Variable list: Indigenous language spoken at home (98), Indigenous identity (9), Indigenous language spoken at home (7), Age (5B), Statistics (3), Single and multiple responses of language spoken at home (3)

Description: All Indigenous languages spoken at home by single and multiple responses of language spoken at home, Indigenous identity, Indigenous language spoken at home and age for the population...
Description: All Indigenous languages spoken at home by single and multiple responses of language spoken at home, Indigenous identity, Indigenous language spoken at home and age for the population in private households.
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Release date: 2025-02-19
3. Indigenous Peoples Thematic Series
Articles and reports: 41-20-0002
Description: This thematic series groups different statistical products related to Indigenous peoples. It features analytical documents of varying scopes, such as population profiles, reference...
Description: This thematic series groups different statistical products related to Indigenous peoples. It features analytical documents of varying scopes, such as population profiles, reference materials, data products (including tables and factsheets), among other document types.
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Release date: 2025-02-18
4. Socioeconomic and health outcomes among Indigenous people aged 15 years and older who were under the legal responsibility of the government as children
Articles and reports: 41-20-00022025001
Description: Using data from the 2018 Survey of Safety in Public and Private Spaces (SSPPS), this article examines selected socioeconomic and health outcomes among First Nations people, Métis and...
Description: Using data from the 2018 Survey of Safety in Public and Private Spaces (SSPPS), this article examines selected socioeconomic and health outcomes among First Nations people, Métis and Inuit aged 15 years and older who were ever under the legal responsibility of the government as a child - that is, they were placed in foster care, a group home under child protection or child welfare services, an orphanage, a residential school for Indigenous children, or a youth justice facility or group home.
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Release date: 2025-02-18
5. Health indicators for First Nations people living off reserve, Métis and Inuit, by age group and sex, four-year period estimates
Table: 13-10-0924-01
Geography: Canada, Geographical region of Canada, Province or territory
Frequency: Occasional
Description: Number and percentage of persons for selected health indicators, by Indigenous identity, province/territory, age, and sex, based on four-year period estimates.
Release date: 2025-02-13
6. Health indicators for the Inuit population, Canada and Inuit Nunangat, four-year period estimates
Table: 13-10-0925-01
Geography: Canada, Province or territory, Census division
Frequency: Occasional
Description: Number and percentage of persons for selected health indicators, for the Inuit population, by geography (Inuit Nunangat), age group, and sex, based on four-year period estimates.
Release date: 2025-02-13
7. Health indicators for First Nations people living off reserve, Métis and Inuit, by region and sex, two-year period estimates
Table: 13-10-0926-01
Geography: Province or territory
Frequency: Occasional
Description: Number and percentage of persons for selected health indicators, by Indigenous identity, region and sex, based on two-year period estimates.
Release date: 2025-02-13
8. Insights on Canadian Society
Journals and periodicals: 75-006-X
Geography: Canada
Description: 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...
Description: 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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Release date: 2025-02-12
9. Far from home: High school completion for First Nations people, Métis, and Inuit in remote communities, 2016 to 2021
Articles and reports: 75-006-X202500200002
Description: Using data from the 2021 Census of Population and Index of Remoteness, this study examines the extent to which the remoteness of one’s community continues to act as a barrier to...
Description: Using data from the 2021 Census of Population and Index of Remoteness, this study examines the extent to which the remoteness of one’s community continues to act as a barrier to education compared to 2016, with a focus on First Nations people, Métis and Inuit. This study also examines other potential factors relevant to educational attainment and sheds light on the learning context of First Nations people, Métis, and Inuit.
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Release date: 2025-01-29
10. Harvesting and cultural activities among Indigenous children
Stats in brief: 11-627-M2025014
Description: Using data from the 2022 Indigenous Peoples Survey, this infographic showcases geographic differences in harvesting and cultural activities among First Nations children living off...
Description: Using data from the 2022 Indigenous Peoples Survey, this infographic showcases geographic differences in harvesting and cultural activities among First Nations children living off reserve, Métis children and Inuit children.
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Release date: 2025-01-29

Data (510)

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1. Indigenous language spoken at home by single and multiple responses of language spoken at home: Canada, provinces and territories
Table: 98-10-0299-01
Geography: Canada, Province or territory
Frequency: Occasional
Universe: Population in private households, 2021 Census — 25% Sample data

Variable list: Indigenous language spoken at home (98), Indigenous identity (9), Indigenous language spoken at home (7), Age (5B), Statistics (3), Single and multiple responses of language spoken at home (3)

Description: All Indigenous languages spoken at home by single and multiple responses of language spoken at home, Indigenous identity, Indigenous language spoken at home and age for the population...
Description: All Indigenous languages spoken at home by single and multiple responses of language spoken at home, Indigenous identity, Indigenous language spoken at home and age for the population in private households.
More
Release date: 2025-02-19
2. Health indicators for First Nations people living off reserve, Métis and Inuit, by age group and sex, four-year period estimates
Table: 13-10-0924-01
Geography: Canada, Geographical region of Canada, Province or territory
Frequency: Occasional
Description: Number and percentage of persons for selected health indicators, by Indigenous identity, province/territory, age, and sex, based on four-year period estimates.
Release date: 2025-02-13
3. Health indicators for the Inuit population, Canada and Inuit Nunangat, four-year period estimates
Table: 13-10-0925-01
Geography: Canada, Province or territory, Census division
Frequency: Occasional
Description: Number and percentage of persons for selected health indicators, for the Inuit population, by geography (Inuit Nunangat), age group, and sex, based on four-year period estimates.
Release date: 2025-02-13
4. Health indicators for First Nations people living off reserve, Métis and Inuit, by region and sex, two-year period estimates
Table: 13-10-0926-01
Geography: Province or territory
Frequency: Occasional
Description: Number and percentage of persons for selected health indicators, by Indigenous identity, region and sex, based on two-year period estimates.
Release date: 2025-02-13
5. Labour force characteristics by Indigenous group living off reserve and educational attainment
Table: 14-10-0359-01
Geography: Canada, Geographical region of Canada
Frequency: Annual
Description: Number of persons in the labour force (employment and unemployment) and not in the labour force, unemployment rate, participation rate and employment rate by Indigenous and...
Description: Number of persons in the labour force (employment and unemployment) and not in the labour force, unemployment rate, participation rate and employment rate by Indigenous and Non-Indigenous population, educational attainment and age group, last 5 years.
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Release date: 2025-01-27
6. Average hourly and weekly wages and average usual weekly hours by Indigenous group living off reserve
Table: 14-10-0418-01
Geography: Canada, Geographical region of Canada, Province or territory
Frequency: Annual
Description: Average hourly and weekly wages and average usual weekly hours by Indigenous and Non-Indigenous population, gender and age group.
Release date: 2025-01-24
7. Labour force characteristics by detailed Indigenous group living off reserve, territories, annual
Table: 14-10-0446-01
Geography: Province or territory
Frequency: Annual
Description: Labour force characteristics by First Nations, Métis, and Inuit, Yukon, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, age group, and gender, annual.
Release date: 2025-01-24
8. Employment characteristics by Indigenous group living off reserve, annual
Table: 14-10-0469-01
Geography: Canada, Province or territory
Frequency: Annual
Description: Employment estimates by Indigenous group, class of worker, geography, gender and age group, annual.
Release date: 2025-01-24
9. Employment by industry and Indigenous group living off reserve, annual
Table: 14-10-0469-02
Geography: Canada, Province or territory
Frequency: Annual
Description: Employment estimates by Indigenous group living off reserve, North American Industry Classification System (NAICS), geography, gender and age group, annual.
Release date: 2025-01-24
10. Employment by occupation and Indigenous group living off reserve, annual
Table: 14-10-0469-03
Geography: Canada, Province or territory
Frequency: Annual
Description: Employment estimatess by Indigenous group living off reserve, National Occupational Classification (NOC), geography, gender and age group, annual.
Release date: 2025-01-24

Analysis (355)

Analysis (355) (0 to 10 of 355 results)

1. Indigenous Peoples Thematic Series
Articles and reports: 41-20-0002
Description: This thematic series groups different statistical products related to Indigenous peoples. It features analytical documents of varying scopes, such as population profiles, reference...
Description: This thematic series groups different statistical products related to Indigenous peoples. It features analytical documents of varying scopes, such as population profiles, reference materials, data products (including tables and factsheets), among other document types.
More
Release date: 2025-02-18
2. Socioeconomic and health outcomes among Indigenous people aged 15 years and older who were under the legal responsibility of the government as children
Articles and reports: 41-20-00022025001
Description: Using data from the 2018 Survey of Safety in Public and Private Spaces (SSPPS), this article examines selected socioeconomic and health outcomes among First Nations people, Métis and...
Description: Using data from the 2018 Survey of Safety in Public and Private Spaces (SSPPS), this article examines selected socioeconomic and health outcomes among First Nations people, Métis and Inuit aged 15 years and older who were ever under the legal responsibility of the government as a child - that is, they were placed in foster care, a group home under child protection or child welfare services, an orphanage, a residential school for Indigenous children, or a youth justice facility or group home.
More
Release date: 2025-02-18
3. Insights on Canadian Society
Journals and periodicals: 75-006-X
Geography: Canada
Description: 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...
Description: 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.
More
Release date: 2025-02-12
4. Far from home: High school completion for First Nations people, Métis, and Inuit in remote communities, 2016 to 2021
Articles and reports: 75-006-X202500200002
Description: Using data from the 2021 Census of Population and Index of Remoteness, this study examines the extent to which the remoteness of one’s community continues to act as a barrier to...
Description: Using data from the 2021 Census of Population and Index of Remoteness, this study examines the extent to which the remoteness of one’s community continues to act as a barrier to education compared to 2016, with a focus on First Nations people, Métis and Inuit. This study also examines other potential factors relevant to educational attainment and sheds light on the learning context of First Nations people, Métis, and Inuit.
More
Release date: 2025-01-29
5. Harvesting and cultural activities among Indigenous children
Stats in brief: 11-627-M2025014
Description: Using data from the 2022 Indigenous Peoples Survey, this infographic showcases geographic differences in harvesting and cultural activities among First Nations children living off...
Description: Using data from the 2022 Indigenous Peoples Survey, this infographic showcases geographic differences in harvesting and cultural activities among First Nations children living off reserve, Métis children and Inuit children.
More
Release date: 2025-01-29
6. Impacts of rising prices on the well-being of Indigenous people 2024
Stats in brief: 11-001-X202501737690
Description: Release published in The Daily – Statistics Canada’s official release bulletin
Release date: 2025-01-17
7. Indigenous-owned businesses in Canada, 2005 to 2021
Articles and reports: 36-28-0001202401200005
Description: As the economic landscape evolves, and with the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic reshaping business environments, it is essential to support evidence-based policymaking and to develop...
Description: As the economic landscape evolves, and with the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic reshaping business environments, it is essential to support evidence-based policymaking and to develop inclusive strategies that foster growth and resilience within the Indigenous business sector. Funded by Indigenous Services Canada, this study is an update to previous research that provides an overview of Indigenous-owned businesses in Canada.
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Release date: 2024-12-19
8. Anxiety disorders among older Canadians: Focus on Indigenous and racialized population groups
Articles and reports: 82-003-X202401200001
Description: Anxiety disorders are among the most common mental health problems. Using data from eight cycles of the annual Canadian Community Health Survey (CCHS)—2015 to 2022, this study examined...
Description: Anxiety disorders are among the most common mental health problems. Using data from eight cycles of the annual Canadian Community Health Survey (CCHS)—2015 to 2022, this study examined the prevalence of, and factors associated with, anxiety disorders among older Canadians (65 years or older), with a particular focus on Indigenous and racialized population groups.
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Release date: 2024-12-18
9. Shelters for victims of abuse with ties to Indigenous communities or organizations in Canada, 2022/2023
Articles and reports: 85-002-X202400100008
Description: This Juristat article presents information on Indigenous (First Nations, Métis and Inuit) shelters in Canada that are primarily mandated to serve victims of abuse. The article...
Description: This Juristat article presents information on Indigenous (First Nations, Métis and Inuit) shelters in Canada that are primarily mandated to serve victims of abuse. The article outlines the profile of residents served by the shelters, the types of services offered and operational information including revenues, expenses, admissions, length of stay and challenges faced.
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Release date: 2024-12-13
10. Homicide trends in Canada 2023
Stats in brief: 11-001-X20243463435
Description: Release published in The Daily – Statistics Canada’s official release bulletin
Release date: 2024-12-11

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1. Census of Population web pages: Indigenous population profile
Surveys and statistical programs – Documentation: 98-20-00032021038
Description: This video is part of a series that is designed to give you a basic understanding of the Census of Population web pages. The purpose of this video is to explain where to find and how to...
Description: This video is part of a series that is designed to give you a basic understanding of the Census of Population web pages. The purpose of this video is to explain where to find and how to extract a profile of selected socio-demographic characteristics related to the Indigenous peoples in the standard data products of the Census of Population website.
More
Release date: 2025-02-19
2. Concepts and Methods Guide for the Indigenous Peoples Survey and Indigenous Peoples Survey – Nunavut Inuit Supplement, 2022
Surveys and statistical programs – Documentation: 89-653-X2024002
Description: This guide is intended to provide a detailed review of both the 2022 IPS and IPS–NIS with respect to subject matter and methodological approaches. It is designed to help data users by...
Description: This guide is intended to provide a detailed review of both the 2022 IPS and IPS–NIS with respect to subject matter and methodological approaches. It is designed to help data users by serving as a guide to the concepts and measures of the survey as well as the technical details of the survey’s design, field work and data processing. This guide is meant to provide users with helpful information on how to use and interpret survey results. The discussion on data quality also allows users to review the strengths and limitations of the data for their particular needs.
Chapter 1 of this guide provides an overview of the 2022 IPS and IPS–NIS by introducing the survey background and objectives. Chapter 2 outlines the survey’s themes and explains the key concepts and definitions used for the survey. Chapters 3 to 6 cover important aspects of the survey methodology, sampling design, data collection and processing. Chapters 7 and 8 review issues of data quality and caution users about comparing 2022 IPS or IPS–NIS data with data from other sources. Chapter 9 outlines the survey products available to the public, including data tables, analytical articles and reference material. The appendices provide a comprehensive list of survey indicators, extra coding categories and standard classifications used on both the IPS and the IPS–NIS. Lastly, a glossary of survey terms and information on confidence intervals is also provided.
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Release date: 2024-08-14
3. Regional discussion report: Review of First Nations, Métis and Inuit questions on the census
Notices and consultations: 41-20-0001
Description: Engagement on the questions used to identify First Nations people, Métis and Inuit that are included on the Census of Population and on other Statistics Canada surveys is an important...
Description: Engagement on the questions used to identify First Nations people, Métis and Inuit that are included on the Census of Population and on other Statistics Canada surveys is an important part of ensuring high quality and meaningful data are collected. The feedback received during these discussions are presented in these reports.
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Release date: 2024-05-29
4. Regional Discussion Report: Review of First Nations, Métis and Inuit questions for the 2026 Census of Population
Notices and consultations: 41-20-00012024001
Description: From November 2022 to March 2023 Statistics Canada undertook a series of discussions to obtain feedback on the questions used to identify First Nations people, Métis and Inuit on the...
Description: From November 2022 to March 2023 Statistics Canada undertook a series of discussions to obtain feedback on the questions used to identify First Nations people, Métis and Inuit on the Census of Population and on other Statistics Canada surveys. This report summarizes the feedback received during these discussions.
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Release date: 2024-05-29
5. Indigenous Peoples Technical Report, Census of Population
Surveys and statistical programs – Documentation: 98-307-X
Description:
This report deals with Indigenous identity, Indigenous ancestry, Indigenous group, Registered or Treaty Indian status, Membership in a First Nation or Indian band, Membership in a...
Description:
This report deals with Indigenous identity, Indigenous ancestry, Indigenous group, Registered or Treaty Indian status, Membership in a First Nation or Indian band, Membership in a Métis organization or Settlement, and Enrollment under an Inuit land claims agreement, and contains explanations of concepts, data quality, historical comparability and comparability with other sources, as well as information on data collection, processing and dissemination.

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Release date: 2024-03-20
6. Concepts related to the Indigenous population, 2021 Census of Population
Surveys and statistical programs – Documentation: 98-20-00032021020
Description: This video is designed to provide a basic understanding of the Indigenous population concepts. In this video, you will learn about the various ways to define the Indigenous population...
Description: This video is designed to provide a basic understanding of the Indigenous population concepts. In this video, you will learn about the various ways to define the Indigenous population, which questions or combination of questions are used to count each of these populations, and how to differentiate each of these populations.
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Release date: 2023-11-15
7. Collection of data on Indigenous peoples, 2021 Census of Population
Surveys and statistical programs – Documentation: 98-20-00032021019
Description: This video identifies the census questionnaires and questions that help provide a portrait of Indigenous peoples in Canada. It also explains why data on the Indigenous peoples is...
Description: This video identifies the census questionnaires and questions that help provide a portrait of Indigenous peoples in Canada. It also explains why data on the Indigenous peoples is collected and its use and importance to Indigenous governments, organizations and service providers.
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Release date: 2022-10-26
8. Indigenous Peoples Reference Guide, Census of Population, 2021
Surveys and statistical programs – Documentation: 98-500-X2021009
Description:
This reference guide provides information to help users effectively use and interpret Indigenous peoples data from the 2021 Census. This guide contains definitions and explanations of...
Description:
This reference guide provides information to help users effectively use and interpret Indigenous peoples data from the 2021 Census. This guide contains definitions and explanations of concepts, questions, classifications, data quality and comparability with other sources for this topic.

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Release date: 2022-09-21
9. Updated content for the 2021 Census of Population: Indigenous peoples Archived
Surveys and statistical programs – Documentation: 98-20-00012020003
Description:
This fact sheet offers a concise overview of updated—new or modified—content for the 2021 Census of Population that is specific to the theme of Indigenous peoples, which includes the...
Description:
This fact sheet offers a concise overview of updated—new or modified—content for the 2021 Census of Population that is specific to the theme of Indigenous peoples, which includes the following topics: returning content, membership within a Métis organization or Settlement, and enrollment under an Inuit land claims agreement. The changes considered for these topics are explained, along with the resulting approach for 2021.

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Release date: 2020-07-20
10. National Household Survey: Aboriginal Peoples
Surveys and statistical programs – Documentation: 99-011-X
Description:
This topic presents data on the Aboriginal peoples of Canada and their demographic characteristics. Depending on the application, estimates using any of the following concepts may be...
Description:
This topic presents data on the Aboriginal peoples of Canada and their demographic characteristics. Depending on the application, estimates using any of the following concepts may be appropriate for the Aboriginal population: (1) Aboriginal identity, (2) Aboriginal ancestry, (3) Registered or Treaty Indian status and (4) Membership in a First Nation or Indian band. Data from the 2011 National Household Survey are available for the geographical locations where these populations reside, including 'on reserve' census subdivisions and Inuit communities of Inuit Nunangat as well as other geographic areas such as the national (Canada), provincial and territorial levels.
Analytical products
The analytical document provides analysis on the key findings and trends in the data, and is complimented with the short articles found in NHS in Brief and the NHS Focus on Geography Series.
Data products
The NHS Profile is one data product that provides a statistical overview of user selected geographic areas based on several detailed variables and/or groups of variables. Other data products include data tables which represent a series of cross tabulations ranging in complexity and are available for various levels of geography.
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Release date: 2019-10-29

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