7.2.2 Percentage of First Nations youth aged 12 to 17 years who were working, by age group and gender, Canada, 2013-2015
| 12 to 14 years | 15 to 17 years | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Currently working | 25 | 12 | 17.3 | 18 |
| Currently looking for work* | 0 | 30.4 | 32.8 | 27.4 |
Notes:
*Not asked of 12 to 14 year olds
The youth survey covered First Nations youth 12-17 years old, and therefore represents a large proportion of the school-aged population living on reserve and in northern First Nations communities.
Source: CICH graphic created using data adapted from the First Nations Information Governance Centre, Our Data, Our Stories, Our Future: The National Report of the First Nations Regional Early Childhood, Education and Employment Survey, (Ottawa: 2016). 104 pages.
In 2013-2015, 18% of First Nations youth aged 12 to 17 years living on reserve or in northern First Nations communities were working.
Almost half (44%) worked less than 10 hours per week.1
One-quarter of 12 to 14 year olds were working, as were 12% of 15 to 17 year olds.
A further 30% of 15 to 17 year olds were looking for work.
Similar proportions of males and females aged 12 to 17 were working – 17% and 18% respectively.
Males were more likely to be looking for work than were females.
1First Nations Information Governance Centre, Our Data, Our Stories, Our Future: The National Report of the First Nations Regional Early Childhood, Education and Employment Survey, (Ottawa: 2016). 104 pages.