X̱wi7x̱wa Library Guide
BC Stats
BC Stats is the provincial government body responsible for statistical and economic research, information, and analysis.
- Aboriginal Peoples of BCLabour force data, population statistics, health service area statistics, and more.
- Statistical GlossaryInformation on how BC Stats defines "Aboriginal" and related concepts for statistical purposes.
Statistics Canada
Resources related to Indigenous peoples
- Indigenous Statistics PortalPortal 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 Peoples Survey, 2012CWL Login required to access datasets.
- Canada Year BookYear Books contain chapters on Aboriginal peoples. Discontinued as of April 2013.
- Canadian Social TrendsFilter by keywords: Aboriginal, First Nations, Métis, Inuit.
- Government of Canada PublicationsSearch terms: Indian, Aboriginal, First Nations, Métis, Inuit AND statistics, demographics.
General resources
- AbacusCWL Login required. Includes Statistics Canada survey data and Census data from 1971 to present.
Search keywords: First Nations, Aboriginal, Métis, Inuit. - Statistics Canada (UBC Library)Quick links to some of the most popular resources available at Statistics Canada.
- The DailyStatistics Canada's news bulletin on current social and economic conditions.
Census Data
A national census is conducted every five years by Statistics Canada to give to provide a statistical portrait of the country.
- 2021 Census of Canadian PopulationA detailed statistical portrait of Canada and its people by their demographic, social and economic characteristics.
- 2021 Census Data Release PlansSignificant dates:
April 17, 2022
July 13, 2022
August 17, 2022
September 21, 2022 - Information about Indigenous Peoples will be released on this date
October 26, 2022
November 2022 - Aboriginal Peoples Fact SheetsFindings are based on the 2011 National Household Survey, the 2012 Canadian Community Health Survey, and the 2012 Aboriginal Peoples Survey.
Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada
NOTE: In August of 2017, the government announced Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada would be dissolved into Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada and Indigenous Services Canada. If any of the links do not work, please notify Xwi7xwa Library and we will fix them as soon as possible.
- Basic Departmental Data, 1995-2004Demographics, health, education, social conditions, housing, self-government. Under the heading Additional Topics: land, treaties, claims, and community economic development organizations.
Analysis of Statistics
- Implications of First Nations Demographics Report (1997)Prepared by Four Directions Consulting Group for Indian and Northern Affairs Canada. Archived material.
- Urban Aboriginal Peoples Study (Environics Institute, 2010)Covers: Edmonton, Calgary, Halifax, Montreal, Regina, Saskatoon, Thunder Bay, Toronto, Vancouver, Winnipeg.
- The Income Gap Between Aboriginal Peoples and the Rest of Canada (Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives, 2010)Examines census data from 1996, 2001, and 2006.
Finding Statistics in the UBC Library Catalogue
Try using subject headings to find both print and online materials in the UBC Library Catalogue. The following subject headings are a good place to start.
Browse Catalogue > Subject begins with:
- First Nations--Population--Statistics
- Indians of North America--Canada--Statistics
- Indigenous peoples--Canada--Statistics
- Native peoples--Canada--Statistics
- Métis--Statistics
- Inuit--Canada--Statistics
- Indians of North America--Education (higher)--BC--Statistics
- First Nations--Education--British Columbia--Statistics
- Indians of North America--Health and hygiene--Canada--Statistics
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