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2006 Aboriginal Population Profile

 
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Northwest Territories
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Table: Population and dwelling counts

Population and dwelling counts 		Wha Ti First Nation (Indian band area)   Northwest Territories
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Population in 2006 1 460   41,464
Population in 2001 1 453   37,360
2001 to 2006 population change (%) 1.5   11.0E
Total private dwellings 2 154   16,774
Private dwellings occupied by usual residents 3 113   14,224
Population density per square kilometre 30.3   0.0
Land area (square km) 15.17   1,140,834.90
Table: Aboriginal identity population in 2006
Figure showing: Aboriginal identity population in 2006 Figure
Aboriginal identity population in 2006 		Wha Ti First Nation (Indian band area)   Northwest Territories
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 4 460 240 215   41,055 20,945 20,110
Total Aboriginal identity population 5 430 230 205   20,635 10,165 10,470
North American Indian - single response 6 430 230 200   12,640 6,210 6,430
Métis - single response 0 0 0   3,585 1,860 1,720
Inuit - single response 0 0 0   4,165 1,970 2,190
Multiple Aboriginal identity responses 0 0 0   105 55 50
Aboriginal responses not included elsewhere 7 0 0 0   145 65 80
Non-Aboriginal identity population 30 15 15   20,420 10,780 9,640
Table: Registered Indian status
Figure showing: Registered Indian status Figure
Registered Indian status 		Wha Ti First Nation (Indian band area)   Northwest Territories
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 8 460 240 220   41,055 20,945 20,110
Registered Indian 9 430 230 205   13,010 6,440 6,575
Not a registered Indian 30 15 15   28,045 14,505 13,535
Table: Age characteristics of the Aboriginal identity population
Figure showing: Age characteristics of the Aboriginal identity population Figure
Age characteristics of the Aboriginal identity population 		Wha Ti First Nation (Indian band area)   Northwest Territories
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 10 435 225 205   20,640 10,165 10,470
0 to 4 years 50 20 25   1,870 915 955
5 to 9 years 45 25 25   1,945 985 960
10 to 14 years 40 20 20   2,350 1,190 1,160
15 to 19 years 50 25 25   2,285 1,165 1,115
20 to 24 years 35 20 15   1,595 855 740
25 to 29 years 45 25 20   1,420 665 755
30 to 34 years 35 25 10   1,350 605 745
35 to 39 years 25 15 15   1,490 715 775
40 to 44 years 20 10 10   1,520 755 770
45 to 49 years 25 15 10   1,280 580 695
50 to 54 years 15 10 10   1,070 500 570
55 to 59 years 10 10 0   740 370 375
60 to 64 years 10 10 10   590 330 260
65 to 69 years 10 10 0   400 185 215
70 to 74 years 10 0 0   310 160 155
75 to 79 years 10 0 10   205 100 105
80 to 84 years 0 0 0   120 55 65
85 years and over 0 0 0   90 45 45
Median age of the Aboriginal identity population 11 24.5 25.5 21.8   26.0 24.8 26.8
% of the Aboriginal identity population aged 15 and over 69.0 75.6 65.9   70.1 69.6 70.6
Table: Common-law status of the Aboriginal identity population
Figure showing: Common-law status of the Aboriginal identity population Figure
Common-law status of the Aboriginal identity population 		Wha Ti First Nation (Indian band area)   Northwest Territories
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over 12 300 165 135   14,465 7,070 7,395
Not in a common-law relationship 225 130 100   11,050 5,485 5,565
In a common-law relationship 75 35 40   3,420 1,590 1,830
Table: Legal marital status of the Aboriginal identity population
Figure showing: Legal marital status of the Aboriginal identity population Figure
Legal marital status of the Aboriginal identity population 		Wha Ti First Nation (Indian band area)   Northwest Territories
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over 13 300 165 135   14,465 7,070 7,395
Never legally married (single) 14 210 120 90   9,435 4,910 4,525
Legally married (and not separated) 15 65 35 35   3,460 1,605 1,850
Separated, but still legally married 16 10 0 0   485 190 300
Divorced 17 0 0 0   530 230 300
Widowed 18 10 0 10   560 135 425
Table: Occupied private dwelling characteristics of the Aboriginal identity population
Figure showing: Occupied private dwelling characteristics of the Aboriginal identity population Figure
Occupied private dwelling characteristics of the Aboriginal identity population 		Wha Ti First Nation (Indian band area)   Northwest Territories
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total private dwellings occupied by usual residents 19 105   7,120
Single detached houses - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 85.7   64.6
Semi-detached houses - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 0.0   6.5
Row houses - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 9.5   10.4
Apartments, duplex - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 20 0.0   1.7
Apartments in buildings with fewer than five storeys - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 20 0.0   10.7
Apartments in buildings with five or more storeys - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 0.0   1.4
Other dwellings - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 21 0.0   4.6
Number of owned dwellings 22 70   3,635
Number of rented dwellings 23 30   3,345
Number of dwellings constructed before 1986 15   3,795
Number of dwellings constructed between 1986 and 2006 24 85   3,320
Dwelling requiring regular maintenance only 50   3,230
Dwellings requiring minor repairs only 20   2,100
Dwellings requiring major repairs only 30   1,780
Average number of rooms per dwelling 25 5.3   5.3
Dwellings with more than one person per room - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 25 19.0   7.1
Average number of persons per room 0.8   0.6
Table: Census family status of the Aboriginal identity population
Figure showing: Census family status of the Aboriginal identity population Figure
Census family status of the Aboriginal identity population 		Wha Ti First Nation (Indian band area)   Northwest Territories
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total number of persons in census families 26 430 230 205   20,525 10,100 10,425
Spouses 65 35 35   3,370 1,570 1,805
Common-law partners 75 35 35   3,400 1,580 1,820
Lone parents 35 10 25   1,645 395 1,245
Children in census families 220 125 95   9,410 5,085 4,325
Persons not in census families 30 20 15   2,695 1,470 1,230
Table: Language characteristics of the Aboriginal identity population
Figure showing: Language characteristics of the Aboriginal identity population Figure
Language characteristics of the Aboriginal identity population 		Wha Ti First Nation (Indian band area)   Northwest Territories
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 435 230 205   20,640 10,165 10,470
Knowledge of Aboriginal language(s) 27 360 195 160   7,470 3,650 3,820
Knowledge of English only 28 80 35 40   12,705 6,335 6,370
Knowledge of French only 29 0 0 0   0 10 0
Knowledge of English and French only 30 0 0 0   415 160 255
Knowledge of other languages 31 0 0 0   40 20 25
% of the Aboriginal identity population whose mother tongue is an Aboriginal language 64.4 67.4 61.0   28.6 28.3 28.9
% of the Aboriginal identity population who speak an Aboriginal language most often at home 43.7 47.8 39.0   12.2 13.4 11.0
% of the Aboriginal identity population with knowledge of Aboriginal language(s) 82.8 84.8 78.0   36.2 35.9 36.5
Table: Mobility status - Place of residence 1 year ago of the Aboriginal identity population
Figure showing: Mobility status - Place of residence 1 year ago of the Aboriginal identity population Figure
Mobility status - Place of residence 1 year ago of the Aboriginal identity population 		Wha Ti First Nation (Indian band area)   Northwest Territories
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 1 year and over 32 425 225 200   20,270 9,960 10,310
Lived at the same address 1 year ago 375 200 180   16,595 8,265 8,330
Lived within the same province or territory 1 year ago, but changed address within the same census subdivision (municipality) 35 20 15   2,580 1,205 1,375
Lived within the same province or territory 1 year ago, but changed address from another census subdivision (municipality) within the province or territory 10 10 10   685 310 380
Lived in a different province or territory 1 year ago 0 0 0   410 185 225
Lived in a different country 1 year ago 0 0 0   0 10 0
Table: Mobility status - Place of residence 5 years ago of the Aboriginal identity population
Figure showing: Mobility status - Place of residence 5 years ago of the Aboriginal identity population Figure
Mobility status - Place of residence 5 years ago of the Aboriginal identity population 		Wha Ti First Nation (Indian band area)   Northwest Territories
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 5 years and over 33 385 205 175   18,760 9,245 9,510
Lived at the same address 5 years ago 310 170 140   10,950 5,555 5,395
Lived within the same province or territory 5 years ago, but changed address within the same census subdivision (municipality) 50 30 25   5,005 2,435 2,570
Lived within the same province or territory 5 years ago, but changed address from another census subdivision (municipality) within the province or territory 25 15 10   1,505 665 840
Lived in a different province or territory 5 years ago 0 0 0   1,290 585 710
Lived in a different country 5 years ago 0 0 0   10 10 10
Table: Educational attainment of the Aboriginal identity population
Figure showing: Educational attainment of the Aboriginal identity population Figure
Educational attainment of the Aboriginal identity population 		Wha Ti First Nation (Indian band area)   Northwest Territories
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over 34 300 165 135   14,465 7,075 7,395
No certificate, diploma or degree 195 100 100   7,920 4,080 3,835
High school certificate or equivalent 35 30 10 15   2,070 875 1,195
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 45 30 10   1,455 1,050 395
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 36 30 20 10   2,380 865 1,515
University certificate or diploma below the bachelor level 0 0 0   180 45 135
University certificate or degree 0 0 0   460 155 310
Total Aboriginal identity population aged 15 to 24 37 85 50 40   3,880 2,020 1,860
No certificate, diploma or degree 65 35 35   2,915 1,535 1,380
High school certificate or equivalent 38 10 10 10   620 290 325
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 10 10 0   120 100 15
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 39 10 0 0   175 70 105
University certificate or diploma below the bachelor level 0 0 0   15 0 10
University certificate or degree 0 0 0   30 15 15
Total Aboriginal identity population aged 25 to 34 40 85 45 35   2,770 1,270 1,500
No certificate, diploma or degree 50 30 20   1,180 650 530
High school certificate or equivalent 41 10 0 10   510 190 320
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 15 10 0   345 225 125
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 42 10 0 10   580 170 410
University certificate or diploma below the bachelor level 0 0 10   50 10 35
University certificate or degree 0 0 0   100 25 75
Total Aboriginal identity population aged 35 to 64 43 105 60 50   6,695 3,245 3,445
No certificate, diploma or degree 65 30 35   2,870 1,460 1,410
High school certificate or equivalent 44 10 10 0   910 375 535
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 20 15 0   915 670 245
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 45 15 10 0   1,560 595 960
University certificate or diploma below the bachelor level 0 0 0   115 35 80
University certificate or degree 10 10 0   325 115 210
Table: Major field of study of the Aboriginal identity population

Major field of study of the Aboriginal identity population 		Wha Ti First Nation (Indian band area)   Northwest Territories
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over 46 300 165 130   14,465 7,075 7,395
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 225 110 115   9,990 4,955 5,035
Education 10 0 10   345 55 295
Visual and performing arts, and communications technologies 10 0 10   85 35 45
Humanities 0 0 0   125 40 90
Social and behavioural sciences and law 0 0 0   275 60 215
Business, management and public administration 10 0 0   1,225 195 1,030
Physical and life sciences and technologies 0 0 0   40 20 20
Mathematics, computer and information sciences 0 0 10   65 25 40
Architecture, engineering, and related technologies 30 30 0   1,055 975 80
Agriculture, natural resources and conservation 10 0 0   185 140 45
Health, parks, recreation and fitness 0 0 0   400 95 305
Personal, protective and transportation services 20 15 0   665 465 195
Other 47 0 0 0   10 0 0
Table: Labour force activity characteristics of the Aboriginal identity population
Figure showing: Labour force activity characteristics of the Aboriginal identity population Figure
Labour force activity characteristics of the Aboriginal identity population 		Wha Ti First Nation (Indian band area)   Northwest Territories
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over 48 300 165 135   14,465 7,070 7,390
In the labour force 49 165 105 60   9,455 4,865 4,590
Employed 50 125 70 50   7,555 3,655 3,895
Unemployed 51 45 35 10   1,900 1,210 695
Not in the labour force 52 135 60 75   5,010 2,205 2,805
Participation rate 53 55.0 63.6 44.4   65.4 68.8 62.1
Employment rate 54 41.7 42.4 37.0   52.2 51.7 52.7
Unemployment rate 55 27.3 33.3 16.7   20.1 24.9 15.1
Table: Occupation characteristics of the Aboriginal identity population
Figure showing: Occupation characteristics of the Aboriginal identity population Figure
Occupation characteristics of the Aboriginal identity population 		Wha Ti First Nation (Indian band area)   Northwest Territories
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total experienced labour force 15 years and over with an Aboriginal identity 56 160 105 55   9,130 4,710 4,420
A Management occupations 57 15 10 0   705 380 325
B Business, finance and administration occupations 15 0 0   1,605 285 1,320
C Natural and applied sciences and related occupations 0 0 0   310 225 80
D Health occupations 0 0 0   265 15 255
E Occupations in social science, education, government service and religion 20 0 15   895 210 685
F Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport 0 0 0   265 120 145
G Sales and service occupations 50 25 30   2,430 1,025 1,410
H Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations 40 40 10   2,060 1,910 150
I Occupations unique to primary industry 10 10 0   485 455 30
J Occupations unique to processing, manufacturing and utilities 10 10 0   100 85 20
Table: Industry characteristics of the Aboriginal identity population
Figure showing: Industry characteristics of the Aboriginal identity population Figure
Industry characteristics of the Aboriginal identity population 		Wha Ti First Nation (Indian band area)   Northwest Territories
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total experienced labour force 15 years and over with an Aboriginal identity 58 165 105 60   9,130 4,710 4,420
Agriculture and other resource-based industries 40 35 0   1,210 945 270
Construction 15 10 0   815 720 90
Manufacturing 0 0 0   100 50 50
Wholesale trade 0 0 0   115 80 40
Retail trade 10 10 10   760 340 420
Finance and real estate 0 10 0   350 185 165
Health care and social services 15 0 15   880 110 775
Educational services 20 10 10   525 135 390
Business services 10 10 10   1,180 740 440
Other services 40 25 15   3,185 1,410 1,775
Table: Place of work status of the Aboriginal identity population
Figure showing: Place of work status of the Aboriginal identity population Figure
Place of work status of the Aboriginal identity population 		Wha Ti First Nation (Indian band area)   Northwest Territories
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total employed labour force 15 years and over with an Aboriginal identity 59 120 70 55   7,555 3,655 3,895
Worked at home 10 10 0   240 135 110
Worked outside Canada 0 0 0   0 0 0
No fixed workplace address 0 0 0   940 775 160
Worked at usual place 115 65 50   6,375 2,750 3,625
Worked in census subdivision (municipality) of residence 85 40 45   5,500 2,220 3,275
Worked in a different census subdivision (municipality) within the census division (county) of residence 30 25 10   810 500 310
Worked in a different census division (county) 0 0 0   25 15 10
Worked in a different province 0 0 0   40 10 30
Table: Mode of transportation to work of the Aboriginal identity population
Figure showing: Mode of transportation to work of the Aboriginal identity population Figure
Mode of transportation to work of the Aboriginal identity population 		Wha Ti First Nation (Indian band area)   Northwest Territories
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total employed labour force 15 years and over with a usual place of work or no fixed workplace address with an Aboriginal identity 60 120 70 50   7,315 3,525 3,785
Car, truck, van, as driver 25 20 0   3,215 1,680 1,540
Car, truck, van, as passenger 0 0 0   720 310 415
Public transit 0 0 0   55 15 40
Walked or bicycled 65 20 40   2,430 935 1,495
All other modes 35 25 10   880 585 295
Table: Earnings in 2005 of the Aboriginal identity population
Figure showing: Earnings in 2005 of the Aboriginal identity population Figure
Earnings in 2005 of the Aboriginal identity population 		Wha Ti First Nation (Indian band area)   Northwest Territories
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over with earnings (counts) 61 185 115 70   10,265 5,270 4,995
Median earnings - Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over ($) 62 19,648 25,003 13,216   25,078 25,065 25,133
Average earnings - Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over ($) 25,563 30,283 17,740   33,687 35,151 32,143
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over with earnings who worked full year, full time (counts) 63 65 45 20   4,325 2,090 2,235
Median earnings - Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over who worked full year, full time ($) 62 40,576 50,048 28,224   52,086 54,348 50,084
Average earnings - Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over who worked full year, full time ($) 62 42,688 48,105 30,771   54,527 57,651 51,606
Table: Income in 2005 of the Aboriginal identity population
Figure showing: Income in 2005 of the Aboriginal identity population Figure
Income in 2005 of the Aboriginal identity population 		Wha Ti First Nation (Indian band area)   Northwest Territories
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over with income (counts) 64 270 145 120   13,315 6,540 6,775
Median income - Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over ($) 65 13,536 19,840 11,808   20,080 20,436 19,741
Composition of total income (100%) 66 98 97 100   100 100 100
Earnings - As a % of total income 80.6 90.9 62.0   85.6 88.9 82.0
Government transfers - As a % of total income 16.8 9.0 31.9   11.7 9.1 14.5
Other money - As a % of total income 2.0 1.3 3.4   2.7 2.0 3.4
Table: Households characteristics of the Aboriginal identity population

Households characteristics of the Aboriginal identity population 		Wha Ti First Nation (Indian band area)   Northwest Territories
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total private Aboriginal households 67 100   7,120
Median income in 2005 - All private households ($) 68 48,512   57,603

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Source: Statistics Canada, 2006 Census of Population.

How to cite: Statistics Canada. 2007. Wha Ti First Nation, Northwest Territories (Code630526) (table). Aboriginal Population Profile. 2006 Census. Statistics Canada Catalogue no. 92-594-XWE. Ottawa. Released January 15, 2008.
https://www12.statcan.gc.ca/census-recensement/2006/dp-pd/prof/92-594/index.cfm?Lang=E
(accessed June 19, 2024).

Date Modified: 2019-08-21

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