Importance of speaking and understanding an Indigenous language, among children and youth aged 6 to 14 years, by Indigenous identity, Canada, 2012 – The Health of Canada’s Children and Youth

6.1.4 Importance of speaking and understanding an Indigenous language, among children and youth aged 6 to 14 years, by Indigenous identity, Canada, 2012

Note: Excludes persons living on Indian reserves or settlements.

Source: CICH graphic created using data adapted from Statistics Canada. Table 576-0013 – Aboriginal Peoples Survey, importance of speaking and understanding an Aboriginal language, by Aboriginal identity, age group and sex, population aged 6 years and over, Canada, provinces and territories, occasional (persons unless otherwise noted).

In 2012, 67% of Inuit children and youth aged 6 to 14 years felt it was very important to speak and understand an Indigenous language. A further 17% thought it was somewhat important.

31% of First Nations children and youth aged 6 to 14 years felt it was very important to speak and understand an Indigenous language. A further 35% thought it was somewhat important.

13% of Métis children and youth aged 6 to 14 years felt it was very important to speak and understand Indigenous language. A further 27% thought it was somewhat important.