Description
This Alberta Official Statistic compares the knowledge of languages among the Aboriginal Identity population in provinces and territories, based on self-assessment of the ability to converse in the language. Based on the 2011 National Household Survey (NHS), English is the most common language known by the Aboriginal Identity Population across Canada. In most provinces, nearly 100% of the Aboriginal Identity population can converse in English. The lowest proportion of English-speaking Aboriginal people is in Quebec, where the majority speak French. The highest proportion of Aboriginal people who speak Aboriginal languages was in Nunavut at 88.6%, followed by Quebec (32.4%) and the Northwest Territories (32.1%). In Alberta, more Aboriginal people are able to speak Aboriginal languages (15.1%) than are able to speak French or other (non-Aboriginal) languages. The proportion of Alberta Aboriginal people able to speak Aboriginal languages was sixth highest among provinces and territories.
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June 16, 2015
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Title and Dataset Information
Date Modified
2015-06-16
Update Frequency
Every 5 years
Publisher / Creator Information
Creator
Publisher
Aboriginal Relations (2008-2011, 2013-2016)
Subject Information
Resource Dates
Date Created
2015-05-13
Date Added to catalogue
2015-05-13T19:26:31.125058
Date Issued
2013-05-28
Date Modified
2015-06-16
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Language
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Usage / Licence
Usage Considerations
Aboriginal identity refers to whether the person reported being an Aboriginal person, that is, First Nations (North American Indian), Métis or Inuk (Inuit) and/or being a Registered or Treaty Indian (that is, registered under the Indian Act of Canada) and/or being a member of a First Nations or Indian Band.
Users should be aware that the estimates associated with this variable are more affected than most by the incomplete enumeration of certain Indian reserves and Indian settlements in the NHS. In 2011, there were a total of 36 Indian reserves and Indian settlements that were 'incompletely enumerated' in the NHS.
This statistic indicates the proportion of respondents who reported the ability to converse in each language, either as their only response or in addition to one or more other languages.
As with any voluntary survey, non-response bias may be a significant source of error in the survey results. The risk of bias grows as response rate drops because non-respondents tend to have different characteristics than respondents, compromising the ability of the survey results to represent the actual population.
Although the content of the NHS is similar to that of the 2006 long form Census, the shift from a mandatory to a voluntary survey, and some content changes, can affect the comparability of the data over time. As a result, users are cautioned when comparing NHS estimates with counts produced from the 2006 long form Census, especially for data involving small geographies. Users are suggested to consult the user guide and the reference materials provided by Statistics Canada to ensure appropriate use and analyses of NHS data.
Contact
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Office of Statistics and Information
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(780) 427-2071