2011 National Household Survey - IPUMS Subset

Canada, 2011

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Reference ID

CAN_2011_PHC_v01_M_v7.5_A_IPUMS

Producer(s)

Statistics Canada, IPUMS

Collection(s)

Integrated Public Use Microdata Series (IPUMS)

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Aug 01, 2025

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Aboriginal identity (CA2011A_ABIDENT)

Data file: CAN2011_PHC-P-H

Overview

Type: Discrete

Start: 241

End: 241

Width: 1

Range: -

Format: Numeric

Questions and instructions

Literal question

17. What were the ethnic or cultural origins of this person's ancestors?</p>
<div class="i1">This question collects information on the ancestral origins of the population and provides information about the composition of Canada's diverse population.<br /><br />An ancestor is usually more distant than a grandparent. <br /><br />For example, Cree, Ojibway, Mi'kmaq, Salish, Dene, Blackfoot, Inuit, Métis, Canadian, French, English, German, etc.<br /><br />Specify as many origins as applicable using capital letters: ____</div><p>18. Is this person an Aboriginal person, that is, First Nations (North American Indian), Métis or Inuk (Inuit)?</p>
<div class="i1">Note: First Nations (North American Indian) includes Status and Non-Status Indians.<br /><br />If "yes," mark "x" the circle(s) that best describe(s) this person now.<br /><br />[] No, not an Aboriginal person [Continue with the next question.]<br />[] Yes, First Nations (North American Indian) [Go to Question 20.]<br />[] Yes, Metis [Go to Question 20.]<br />[] yes, Inuk (Inuit) [Go to Question 20.]</div>

Value	Category
1	Aboriginal identity
2	Non-aboriginality identity

Description

Definition

This variable indicates whether the person has an aboriginal identity.

Universe

Canada 2011: All persons

concept

Concept

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