Indigenous Peoples Survey (IPS)
Detailed information for 2022
Status:
Active
Frequency:
Every 5 years
Record number:
3250
The purpose of the Indigenous Peoples Survey (IPS) is to provide data on the social and economic conditions of First Nations people living off reserve, Métis and Inuit in Canada.
Data release - Scheduled for late summer 2024
Description
The 2022 IPS is a national survey of First Nations people living off reserve, Métis and Inuit. The 2022 IPS represents the sixth cycle of the survey and focuses on social and economic outcomes related to education, employment, health and access to services. It will continue to collect important information concerning Indigenous people such as language, harvesting, handcrafting and cultural activities, housing and mobility.
The IPS provides key statistics to inform policy and programming activities aimed at improving the well-being of Indigenous Peoples. It is a valuable source of information for a variety of stakeholders, including Indigenous organizations, communities, service providers, researchers, governments, and the general public.
The survey is carried out by Statistics Canada with funding provided by three federal departments: Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada, Indigenous Services Canada, and Employment and Social Development Canada.
Subjects
- Aboriginal society and community
- Education, literacy and skills
- Health and well-being
- Households, housing and environment
- Indigenous peoples (formerly Aboriginal peoples)
- Languages and cultures
- Population characteristics
- Work, income and spending
Data sources and methodology
Target population
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Instrument design
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Sampling
This is a sample survey with a cross-sectional design.
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Data sources
Data collection for this reference period: 2022-05-11 to 2022-11-30 and from 2023-01-16 to 2023-03-31
Responding to this survey is voluntary.
Data are collected directly from survey respondents and derived from other Statistics Canada surveys.
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View the Questionnaire(s) and reporting guide(s) .
Error detection
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Imputation
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Estimation
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Quality evaluation
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Disclosure control
Statistics Canada is prohibited by law from releasing any information it collects which could identify any person, business, or organization, unless consent has been given by the respondent or as permitted by the Statistics Act. Various confidentiality rules are applied to all data that are released or published to prevent the publication or disclosure of any information deemed confidential. If necessary, data are suppressed to prevent direct or residual disclosure of identifiable data.
Revisions and seasonal adjustment
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Data accuracy
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