Census Statistical Profiles of Indigenous Peoples

Last updated on September 26, 2023

These profiles are based on census data and provide comparisons of the socio-economic conditions of Indigenous peoples. They provide a range of data with particular focus on children, education and labour market issues.

2011 Profiles

These profiles provide comparisons of the socio-economic conditions of Indigenous peoples including First Nations, Metis, and Status Indians using data available from the 2011 National Household Survey.

View Aboriginal profiles based on 2011 National Household Survey data

Sponsors: Funding for these profiles was made possible through the Canada-British Columbia Job Fund Agreement (CJF). Partners in the project include the Ministry of Aboriginal Relations and Reconciliation, and the Ministry of Advanced Education.

View the Statistics Canada 2011 Aboriginal Population Profile

2006 Profiles

These profiles provide comparisons of the socio-economic conditions of the Aboriginal peoples including groups such as First Nations, Metis, and Status Indians using data available from the 2006 Census.

View Aboriginal profiles based on 2006 Census data

Summary Tables by Area and Subject. The following files support the charted data which appear in the profiles. The tables include comparisons to B.C. and present the variables for all of the following:

Sponsors: Funding for these profiles was made possible through the Labour Market Information initiative under the Canada-British Columbia Labour Market Agreement (LMA), which was administered for B.C. by the Ministry of Advanced Education and Labour Market Development

2001 Profiles

These profiles, based on 2001 census data, provide comparisons of the socio-economic conditions of the on-reserve and off-reserve Aboriginal populations as well as the non-Aboriginal population by College Region, Health Authority and Health Service Delivery Area.

View 2001 profiles

Summary Tables by Area and Subject. To view a list of the topics covered, see the summary tables below. The Excel files support the charted data which appear in the profiles. The tables include comparisons to B.C. and present the variables for all of the following:

Sponsors: These profiles were produced by BC Stats with funding support from the British Columbia Ministries of Advanced Education, Community, Aboriginal and Women's Services, Health, and Human Resources, Statistics Canada, and BC Stats.

1996 Profiles

These profiles, based on 1996 census data, provide comparisons of the socio-economic conditions of the on-reserve and off-reserve Aboriginal populations as well as the non-Aboriginal population by College Region.

View 1996 profiles

Summary Tables by Subject. The following tables, in CSV format for importing into spreadsheet software, support the charted data which appear in the profiles. The tables present the variables for all College Regions.

Sponsors: These profiles were produced by BC Stats with funding support from New Directions in Labour Market Information sponsored by the Ministry of Advanced Education.

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The B.C. Public Service acknowledges the territories of First Nations around B.C. and is grateful to carry out our work on these lands. We acknowledge the rights, interests, priorities, and concerns of all Indigenous Peoples - First Nations, Métis, and Inuit - respecting and acknowledging their distinct cultures, histories, rights, laws, and governments.