RDP Library: Indigenous Resources: Statistics &amp; Data

First Nations Information Governance Centre (FNIGC)

First Nations Information Governance Centre (FNIGC)
An independent Canadian organization dedicated to helping First Nations communities achieve data sovereignty. FNIGC develops and administrates national First Nations survey initiatives and is also home to the First Nations Principles of Ownership, Control, Access and Possession (OCAP).
The First Nations Principles of OCAP
The First Nations principles of ownership, control, access, and possession – more commonly known as OCAP – assert that First Nations have control over data collection processes, and that they own and control how this information can be used.
FNIGC Data Online
FNIGC Data Online is an online service from the First Nations Information Governance Centre (FNIGC). This application provides unprecedented access to FNIGC’s published data in the form of charts, tables and graphs that can be exported for use in presentations, reports and academic papers.

Provincial Resources

Alberta Indigenous Community Data
Portal to the Government of Alberta's Indigenous community statistics. Includes First Nations, Métis and Inuit community information in Alberta.

Statistics Canada Resources

Indigenous Statistics Portal
Portal to Stats Canada data, analysis, and reference on Aboriginal peoples. The portal is part of Statistics Canada's Indigenous Statistical Capacity Development Initiative, and provides a central location on the agency's website where users can find links to data products about First Nations people, Métis and Inuit. Includes data on Indigenous communities, children and families, health and well-being, education, work and many other topics.
Aboriginal Statistics at a Glance
A thematic guide to Aboriginal data at Statistics Canada. It includes data for the First Nations (North American Indian), Métis, and Inuit populations.
Canada Year Book
Each yearbook contains a chapter on Aboriginal peoples. Discontinued as of April 2013.
Canadian Social Trends
Filter by keywords: Aboriginal, First Nations, Métis, Inuit.
National Indigenous Peoples' Day... By the Numbers
"By the numbers" features statistical information on various themes and special occasions.

Census Data

A national census is conducted every five years by Statistics Canada to give to provide a statistical portrait of the country.

Note: To view Statistics Canada documents online, you may need to click a hyperlink with the catalogue number. For example, a hyperlink labelled "View R32-181-1991E.pdf (PDF, 615 KB)" will open a PDF version of the document.

2016 Census - Topic: Aboriginal Peoples
2011 Census - Topic: Aboriginal Peoples
2006 Census - Topic: Aboriginal Peoples
2001 Census Aboriginal Population Profiles
1996 Census - Nation Tables: Aboriginal
1991 Census - Highlights on Registered Indians: Annotated Tables
Aboriginal Peoples Fact Sheets
Findings are based on the 2011 National Household Survey, the 2012 Canadian Community Health Survey, and the 2012 Aboriginal Peoples Survey.
Censuses of Canada 1665-1871: Aboriginal Peoples
Highlights of Aboriginal Conditions, 1991, 1986: Demographic, Social, and Economic Characteristics
Socio-Economic Indicators in Indian Reserves and Comparable Communities, 1971-1991

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