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2006 Aboriginal Population Profile

 
Big River 118 Image: Data quality note(s)
Saskatchewan
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Table: Population and dwelling counts

Population and dwelling counts
Big River 118, Indian reserve   Saskatchewan
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Population in 2006 1 1,437   968,157
Population in 2001 1 1,225   978,933
2001 to 2006 population change (%) 17.3   -1.1
Total private dwellings 2 322   438,621
Private dwellings occupied by usual residents 3 315   387,160
Population density per square kilometre 13.7   1.6
Land area (square km) 104.83   588,276.08
Table: Aboriginal identity population in 2006
Figure showing: Aboriginal identity population in 2006 Figure
Aboriginal identity population in 2006
Big River 118, Indian reserve   Saskatchewan
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 4 1,440 735 700   953,850 469,405 484,445
Total Aboriginal identity population 5 1,430 730 700   141,890 69,565 72,325
North American Indian - single response 6 1,420 725 690   91,400 44,460 46,940
Métis - single response 0 0 10   48,120 23,945 24,175
Inuit - single response 0 0 0   215 115 105
Multiple Aboriginal identity responses 0 0 0   625 330 295
Aboriginal responses not included elsewhere 7 0 0 0   1,530 715 810
Non-Aboriginal identity population 10 0 10   811,955 399,840 412,120
Table: Registered Indian status
Figure showing: Registered Indian status Figure
Registered Indian status
Big River 118, Indian reserve   Saskatchewan
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 8 1,435 735 705   953,845 469,405 484,445
Registered Indian 9 1,415 725 690   90,720 44,010 46,710
Not a registered Indian 20 10 15   863,125 425,395 437,735
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
Big River 118, Indian reserve   Saskatchewan
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 10 1,430 730 700   141,890 69,565 72,320
0 to 4 years 205 100 110   16,585 8,390 8,195
5 to 9 years 200 105 100   16,515 8,645 7,865
10 to 14 years 220 120 105   17,490 8,915 8,570
15 to 19 years 160 75 80   16,110 8,265 7,845
20 to 24 years 105 45 55   11,975 5,765 6,215
25 to 29 years 95 60 40   9,830 4,405 5,425
30 to 34 years 75 35 40   9,520 4,360 5,160
35 to 39 years 90 55 40   9,020 4,280 4,740
40 to 44 years 75 45 35   8,810 4,130 4,680
45 to 49 years 70 35 35   7,965 3,805 4,160
50 to 54 years 35 15 20   5,720 2,805 2,910
55 to 59 years 30 20 10   4,345 1,995 2,345
60 to 64 years 20 10 10   2,770 1,345 1,425
65 to 69 years 15 10 10   2,075 1,015 1,060
70 to 74 years 10 0 10   1,440 665 775
75 to 79 years 0 0 10   850 390 460
80 to 84 years 10 0 0   560 260 300
85 years and over 0 0 0   300 125 175
Median age of the Aboriginal identity population 11 17.4 17.4 17.5   21.7 20.4 22.9
% of the Aboriginal identity population aged 15 and over 55.9 56.2 55.7   64.3 62.7 65.9
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
Big River 118, Indian reserve   Saskatchewan
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over 12 800 410 390   91,295 43,615 47,680
Not in a common-law relationship 575 295 280   76,060 36,190 39,870
In a common-law relationship 220 115 115   15,235 7,425 7,810
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
Big River 118, Indian reserve   Saskatchewan
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over 13 800 415 390   91,295 43,615 47,680
Never legally married (single) 14 595 310 285   54,430 26,945 27,485
Legally married (and not separated) 15 155 75 75   24,950 12,375 12,570
Separated, but still legally married 16 15 10 10   3,430 1,405 2,030
Divorced 17 20 10 10   5,425 2,145 3,280
Widowed 18 20 10 10   3,060 745 2,315
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
Big River 118, Indian reserve   Saskatchewan
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total private dwellings occupied by usual residents 19 310   49,540
Single detached houses - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 95.2   73.8
Semi-detached houses - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 0.0   4.1
Row houses - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 0.0   3.8
Apartments, duplex - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 20 0.0   2.3
Apartments in buildings with fewer than five storeys - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 20 0.0   12.6
Apartments in buildings with five or more storeys - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 0.0   1.0
Other dwellings - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 21 3.2   2.5
Number of owned dwellings 22 0   19,760
Number of rented dwellings 23 10   19,740
Number of dwellings constructed before 1986 130   36,910
Number of dwellings constructed between 1986 and 2006 24 180   12,630
Dwelling requiring regular maintenance only 25   19,870
Dwellings requiring minor repairs only 50   17,050
Dwellings requiring major repairs only 235   12,615
Average number of rooms per dwelling 25 5.0   6.2
Dwellings with more than one person per room - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 25 35.5   8.0
Average number of persons per room 0.9   0.5
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
Big River 118, Indian reserve   Saskatchewan
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total number of persons in census families 26 1,430 730 700   141,835 69,530 72,300
Spouses 150 75 75   24,490 12,175 12,315
Common-law partners 225 115 110   15,225 7,420 7,810
Lone parents 105 40 70   14,475 2,945 11,535
Children in census families 800 415 385   69,250 36,915 32,340
Persons not in census families 150 90 60   18,390 10,080 8,310
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
Big River 118, Indian reserve   Saskatchewan
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 1,430 735 700   141,890 69,570 72,320
Knowledge of Aboriginal language(s) 27 820 410 410   40,550 19,785 20,770
Knowledge of English only 28 610 320 290   97,290 47,930 49,360
Knowledge of French only 29 0 0 0   10 0 0
Knowledge of English and French only 30 0 0 0   3,445 1,650 1,795
Knowledge of other languages 31 0 0 10   590 190 390
% of the Aboriginal identity population whose mother tongue is an Aboriginal language 60.8 59.2 62.1   25.6 25.2 25.9
% of the Aboriginal identity population who speak an Aboriginal language most often at home 34.6 35.4 33.6   16.1 16.4 15.8
% of the Aboriginal identity population with knowledge of Aboriginal language(s) 57.3 55.8 58.6   28.6 28.4 28.7
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
Big River 118, Indian reserve   Saskatchewan
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 1 year and over 32 1,385 705 680   138,365 67,855 70,515
Lived at the same address 1 year ago 1,295 670 625   107,010 52,970 54,035
Lived within the same province or territory 1 year ago, but changed address within the same census subdivision (municipality) 45 20 20   18,915 8,950 9,965
Lived within the same province or territory 1 year ago, but changed address from another census subdivision (municipality) within the province or territory 35 15 25   10,355 4,860 5,495
Lived in a different province or territory 1 year ago 10 10 10   2,010 1,025 990
Lived in a different country 1 year ago 0 0 0   75 45 25
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
Big River 118, Indian reserve   Saskatchewan
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 5 years and over 33 1,225 635 595   125,300 61,180 64,125
Lived at the same address 5 years ago 945 485 460   68,380 34,365 34,015
Lived within the same province or territory 5 years ago, but changed address within the same census subdivision (municipality) 185 100 80   32,960 15,460 17,500
Lived within the same province or territory 5 years ago, but changed address from another census subdivision (municipality) within the province or territory 95 45 50   18,475 8,735 9,740
Lived in a different province or territory 5 years ago 0 0 0   5,160 2,465 2,690
Lived in a different country 5 years ago 0 0 0   315 145 175
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
Big River 118, Indian reserve   Saskatchewan
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over 34 800 410 390   91,295 43,615 47,685
No certificate, diploma or degree 520 285 240   45,135 23,395 21,740
High school certificate or equivalent 35 130 60 75   20,055 8,900 11,150
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 65 40 20   8,910 5,360 3,550
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 36 30 10 20   9,055 3,220 5,835
University certificate or diploma below the bachelor level 25 10 20   2,850 1,010 1,840
University certificate or degree 25 10 15   5,285 1,730 3,555
Total Aboriginal identity population aged 15 to 24 37 265 125 140   28,085 14,025 14,060
No certificate, diploma or degree 200 100 100   18,855 9,935 8,920
High school certificate or equivalent 38 50 15 35   6,950 3,060 3,890
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 0 10 0   845 525 320
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 39 0 0 0   870 305 570
University certificate or diploma below the bachelor level 0 0 0   260 120 145
University certificate or degree 0 0 0   300 85 215
Total Aboriginal identity population aged 25 to 34 40 175 95 80   19,350 8,765 10,585
No certificate, diploma or degree 85 50 30   6,980 3,585 3,390
High school certificate or equivalent 41 50 30 25   5,530 2,355 3,180
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 15 10 10   2,050 1,180 865
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 42 10 0 10   2,655 955 1,700
University certificate or diploma below the bachelor level 0 0 0   640 215 430
University certificate or degree 10 0 0   1,495 475 1,020
Total Aboriginal identity population aged 35 to 64 43 330 180 145   38,625 18,360 20,265
No certificate, diploma or degree 195 115 85   15,270 8,010 7,260
High school certificate or equivalent 44 30 20 15   7,205 3,355 3,850
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 45 30 15   5,600 3,385 2,215
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 45 15 10 10   5,335 1,890 3,450
University certificate or diploma below the bachelor level 20 10 15   1,880 650 1,230
University certificate or degree 15 10 0   3,325 1,070 2,255
Table: Major field of study of the Aboriginal identity population

Major field of study of the Aboriginal identity population
Big River 118, Indian reserve   Saskatchewan
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over 46 805 410 390   91,295 43,610 47,680
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 655 345 310   65,190 32,295 32,895
Education 25 10 15   3,180 750 2,430
Visual and performing arts, and communications technologies 0 0 0   460 220 240
Humanities 0 0 10   755 265 490
Social and behavioural sciences and law 25 10 20   2,310 560 1,745
Business, management and public administration 30 10 25   5,875 1,405 4,470
Physical and life sciences and technologies 0 0 0   235 125 110
Mathematics, computer and information sciences 0 0 0   805 430 380
Architecture, engineering, and related technologies 20 20 0   5,450 4,995 455
Agriculture, natural resources and conservation 0 0 0   610 490 120
Health, parks, recreation and fitness 15 0 10   3,440 485 2,955
Personal, protective and transportation services 20 20 10   2,975 1,590 1,385
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
Big River 118, Indian reserve   Saskatchewan
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over 48 800 410 390   91,295 43,615 47,685
In the labour force 49 350 200 155   51,480 26,530 24,950
Employed 50 220 115 105   42,095 21,300 20,795
Unemployed 51 130 85 45   9,390 5,235 4,155
Not in the labour force 52 445 210 235   39,810 17,085 22,735
Participation rate 53 43.8 48.8 39.7   56.4 60.8 52.3
Employment rate 54 27.5 28.0 26.9   46.1 48.8 43.6
Unemployment rate 55 37.1 42.5 29.0   18.2 19.7 16.7
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
Big River 118, Indian reserve   Saskatchewan
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total experienced labour force 15 years and over with an Aboriginal identity 56 255 140 115   48,040 24,705 23,335
A Management occupations 57 15 10 10   3,035 1,765 1,270
B Business, finance and administration occupations 30 10 25   6,080 1,330 4,755
C Natural and applied sciences and related occupations 10 0 0   1,080 840 240
D Health occupations 0 0 10   1,835 150 1,680
E Occupations in social science, education, government service and religion 50 15 35   5,765 1,475 4,290
F Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport 0 0 0   865 450 410
G Sales and service occupations 65 25 40   15,035 5,950 9,085
H Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations 65 60 10   9,210 8,590 620
I Occupations unique to primary industry 15 15 10   3,335 2,775 560
J Occupations unique to processing, manufacturing and utilities 10 10 0   1,800 1,385 420
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
Big River 118, Indian reserve   Saskatchewan
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total experienced labour force 15 years and over with an Aboriginal identity 58 255 140 120   48,040 24,705 23,335
Agriculture and other resource-based industries 15 15 0   4,475 3,585 885
Construction 30 30 0   4,165 3,905 260
Manufacturing 10 10 0   2,195 1,755 450
Wholesale trade 10 0 0   1,000 785 210
Retail trade 15 10 10   5,010 2,305 2,710
Finance and real estate 0 0 0   1,320 480 840
Health care and social services 30 0 25   6,075 955 5,120
Educational services 40 10 30   4,605 1,250 3,355
Business services 30 25 10   5,330 3,260 2,065
Other services 90 50 35   13,865 6,425 7,440
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
Big River 118, Indian reserve   Saskatchewan
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total employed labour force 15 years and over with an Aboriginal identity 59 220 115 105   42,095 21,295 20,795
Worked at home 55 25 30   2,280 1,145 1,130
Worked outside Canada 0 0 0   25 20 10
No fixed workplace address 30 25 10   5,450 4,420 1,030
Worked at usual place 135 65 75   34,335 15,710 18,625
Worked in census subdivision (municipality) of residence 100 50 50   23,660 10,385 13,280
Worked in a different census subdivision (municipality) within the census division (county) of residence 30 15 15   7,255 3,355 3,900
Worked in a different census division (county) 10 10 10   2,530 1,390 1,145
Worked in a different province 0 0 0   885 585 300
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
Big River 118, Indian reserve   Saskatchewan
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 60 165 85 75   39,785 20,130 19,655
Car, truck, van, as driver 130 65 65   27,490 13,895 13,590
Car, truck, van, as passenger 20 15 10   4,410 2,310 2,100
Public transit 0 0 0   1,245 535 705
Walked or bicycled 10 10 0   5,020 2,235 2,780
All other modes 10 10 0   1,620 1,150 470
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
Big River 118, Indian reserve   Saskatchewan
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over with earnings (counts) 61 285 155 130   51,725 26,075 25,650
Median earnings - Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over ($) 62 12,320 10,400 17,088   16,762 19,020 15,195
Average earnings - Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over ($) 16,502 14,665 18,726   23,187 26,240 20,083
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over with earnings who worked full year, full time (counts) 63 95 35 60   20,875 10,990 9,885
Median earnings - Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over who worked full year, full time ($) 62 26,010 25,536 26,016   31,324 34,383 29,043
Average earnings - Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over who worked full year, full time ($) 62 29,413 28,354 30,071   35,708 39,008 32,037
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
Big River 118, Indian reserve   Saskatchewan
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over with income (counts) 64 770 385 380   82,555 39,180 43,375
Median income - Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over ($) 65 5,440 3,264 9,536   13,843 13,477 14,094
Composition of total income (100%) 66 100 100 100   100 100 100
Earnings - As a % of total income 56.8 69.8 48.4   72.9 81.7 63.7
Government transfers - As a % of total income 42.4 30.0 50.2   23.1 14.3 32.2
Other money - As a % of total income 0.3 0.7 0.1   4.0 4.0 4.1
Table: Households characteristics of the Aboriginal identity population

Households characteristics of the Aboriginal identity population
Big River 118, Indian reserve   Saskatchewan
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total private Aboriginal households 67 310   49,540
Median income in 2005 - All private households ($) 68 21,248   34,414

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Source: Statistics Canada, 2006 Census of Population.

How to cite: Statistics Canada. 2007. Big River 118, Saskatchewan (Code4716858) (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 December 4, 2024).