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Aboriginal identity population by age groups, median age and sex, 2006 counts for both sexes, for Canada, provinces and territories, and census subdivisions (municipalities) with 5,000-plus population - 20% sample data

Where do Aboriginal people live? Aboriginal people live in different areas across Canada. The data are presented for First Nation, Métis and Inuit peoples for geographical locations including Canada, the provinces, the territories, the census metropolitan areas, and communities. The tables also present data by age groups and sex, along with median age.

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Table: Aboriginal identity population by age groups, median age and sex, 2006 counts for both sexes, for Canada, provinces and territories, and census subdivisions (municipalities) with 5,000-plus population - 20% sample data
Geographic name	CSD type	Total population	Aboriginal identity population¹	North American Indian	Métis	Inuit	Non-aboriginal identity population

Canada !		31,241,030	1,172,785	698,025	389,780	50,480	30,068,240
Nunavut !		29,325	24,915	100	130	24,635	4,405
Grise Fiord, HAM (Nvt.) !	HAM	140	120	0	0	120	25
Coral Harbour, HAM (Nvt.) !	HAM	765	740	0	0	735	35
Whale Cove, HAM (Nvt.)	HAM	355	340	0	0	335	15
Chesterfield Inlet, HAM (Nvt.) !	HAM	320	290	0	0	290	30
Baker Lake, HAM (Nvt.) !	HAM	1,720	1,560	10	0	1,545	160
Kugaaruk, HAM (Nvt.)	HAM	690	635	0	0	630	55
Pangnirtung, HAM (Nvt.) !	HAM	1,325	1,240	10	0	1,240	85
Qikiqtarjuaq, HAM (Nvt.) !	HAM	475	445	0	0	445	25
Hall Beach, HAM (Nvt.)	HAM	655	630	10	0	625	25
Igloolik, HAM (Nvt.)	HAM	1,540	1,445	0	0	1,440	95
Clyde River, HAM (Nvt.) !	HAM	820	795	0	0	790	30
Arctic Bay, HAM (Nvt.) !	HAM	690	640	0	0	640	50
Pond Inlet, HAM (Nvt.) !	HAM	1,315	1,215	10	0	1,210	95
Resolute, HAM (Nvt.) !	HAM	230	200	0	0	200	35
Taloyoak, HAM (Nvt.)	HAM	810	745	0	0	745	65
Gjoa Haven, HAM (Nvt.) !	HAM	1,065	995	10	0	990	65
Kimmirut, HAM (Nvt.) !	HAM	410	385	0	0	385	25
Cape Dorset, HAM (Nvt.) !	HAM	1,235	1,135	10	10	1,130	105
Sanikiluaq, HAM (Nvt.)	HAM	740	710	0	10	705	40
Kugluktuk, HAM (Nvt.)	HAM	1,295	1,190	0	10	1,190	105
Repulse Bay, HAM (Nvt.) !	HAM	745	715	0	10	710	30
Arviat, HAM (Nvt.)	HAM	2,055	1,915	0	10	1,905	140
Rankin Inlet, HAM (Nvt.) !	HAM	2,340	1,950	0	15	1,925	390
Cambridge Bay, HAM (Nvt.)	HAM	1,475	1,215	20	25	1,160	260
Iqaluit, CY (Nvt.)	CY	6,085	3,650	40	55	3,535	2,435

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1. The total Aboriginal identity population includes the Aboriginal groups (North American Indian, Métis and Inuit), multiple Aboriginal responses and Aboriginal responses not included elsewhere.