Indigenous Population
Definition
“Indigenous group refers to whether the person is First Nations, Métis and/or Inuk (Inuit). A person may be included in more than one of these three specific groups. Aboriginal peoples of Canada (referred to here as Indigenous peoples) are defined in the Constitution Act, 1982, Section 35 (2) as including First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples (Statistics Canada).”
“If a person belongs to more than one specific Indigenous group, they are classified using the ‘Multiple Indigenous responses’ category (Statistics Canada).”
More information
“Indigenous peoples, their communities, cultures and languages have existed since time immemorial in the land now known as Canada. The term “Indigenous peoples” refers to three groups—First Nations people, Métis and Inuit—who are recognized in the Constitution Act. However, while these groups are representative of the Indigenous population as a whole, each is tremendously diverse. This diversity is reflected in over 70 Indigenous languages that were reported during the 2021 Census, over 600 First Nations who represent their people across the country, the plurality of groups representing Métis nationhood, and the four regions and 50 communities of Inuit Nunangat that Inuit call home (Statistics Canada).”
“Much of Canada’s cultural, economic and political landscape has been shaped by the achievements of Indigenous people. Generations of Indigenous people, including leaders, Elders, healers, educators, business leaders, artists and activists, have made invaluable contributions, touching all aspects of life in Canada (Statistics Canada).”
Measurement and Limitations
The data presented is the Indigenous identity for the population in private households – 25% sample data
Source
Statistics Canada. 2023. (table). Census Profile. 2021 Census of Population. Statistics Canada Catalogue no. 98-316-X2021001. Ottawa. Released February 8, 2023.
https://www12.statcan.gc.ca/census-recensement/2021/dp-pd/prof/index.cfm?Lang=E (accessed February 28, 2023).
Statistics Canada. 2017. Brandon [Population centre], Manitoba and Manitoba [Province] (table). Census Profile. 2016 Census. Statistics Canada Catalogue no. 98-316-X2016001. Ottawa. Released November 29, 2017.
https://www12.statcan.gc.ca/census-recensement/2016/dp-pd/prof/index.cfm?Lang=E (accessed February 28, 2023).
Reference
Government of Canada. (2022, September 21). The Daily — Indigenous population continues to grow and is much younger than the non-Indigenous population, although the pace of growth has slowed. Www150.Statcan.gc.ca. https://www150.statcan.gc.ca/n1/daily-quotidien/220921/dq220921a-eng.htm
Government of Canada, S. C. (2021, September 27). Indigenous group of person. Www23.Statcan.gc.ca. https://www23.statcan.gc.ca/imdb/p3Var.pl?Function=DECI&Id=1324435
Indigenous Population in the Sustainable Development Goals
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16. Promote just, peaceful and inclusive societies
Goal 16 of the Sustainable Development Goals is dedicated to the promotion of peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, the provision of access to justice for all, and building effective, accountable institutions at all levels.