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2006 Aboriginal Population Profile

 
Sunrise Regional Health Authority
Saskatchewan
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Table: Population and dwelling counts

Population and dwelling counts
Sunrise Regional Health Authority (HR)   Saskatchewan
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Population in 2006 1 53,600   968,157
Population in 2001 1 57,242   978,933
2001 to 2006 population change (%) -6.4   -1.1
Total private dwellings 2 27,350   438,621
Private dwellings occupied by usual residents 3 23,308   387,160
Population density per square kilometre 2.2   1.6
Land area (square km) 24,386.31   588,276.08
Table: Aboriginal identity population in 2006
Figure showing: Aboriginal identity population in 2006 Figure
Aboriginal identity population in 2006
Sunrise Regional Health Authority (HR)   Saskatchewan
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 4 52,555 25,885 26,670   953,850 469,405 484,445
Total Aboriginal identity population 5 4,465 2,230 2,235   141,890 69,565 72,325
North American Indian - single response 6 3,050 1,520 1,535   91,400 44,460 46,940
Métis - single response 1,345 675 670   48,120 23,945 24,175
Inuit - single response 0 0 0   215 115 105
Multiple Aboriginal identity responses 0 10 0   625 330 295
Aboriginal responses not included elsewhere 7 60 30 30   1,530 715 810
Non-Aboriginal identity population 48,090 23,655 24,440   811,955 399,840 412,120
Table: Registered Indian status
Figure showing: Registered Indian status Figure
Registered Indian status
Sunrise Regional Health Authority (HR)   Saskatchewan
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 8 52,555 25,890 26,670   953,845 469,405 484,445
Registered Indian 9 2,985 1,495 1,490   90,720 44,010 46,710
Not a registered Indian 49,570 24,390 25,180   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
Sunrise Regional Health Authority (HR)   Saskatchewan
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 10 4,465 2,230 2,235   141,890 69,565 72,320
0 to 4 years 495 295 205   16,585 8,390 8,195
5 to 9 years 575 315 260   16,515 8,645 7,865
10 to 14 years 645 345 295   17,490 8,915 8,570
15 to 19 years 430 220 205   16,110 8,265 7,845
20 to 24 years 230 120 110   11,975 5,765 6,215
25 to 29 years 330 105 225   9,830 4,405 5,425
30 to 34 years 270 120 150   9,520 4,360 5,160
35 to 39 years 285 100 180   9,020 4,280 4,740
40 to 44 years 290 140 150   8,810 4,130 4,680
45 to 49 years 265 130 135   7,965 3,805 4,160
50 to 54 years 235 125 115   5,720 2,805 2,910
55 to 59 years 115 70 40   4,345 1,995 2,345
60 to 64 years 95 40 50   2,770 1,345 1,425
65 to 69 years 70 35 40   2,075 1,015 1,060
70 to 74 years 75 30 40   1,440 665 775
75 to 79 years 25 15 10   850 390 460
80 to 84 years 35 20 15   560 260 300
85 years and over 10 0 0   300 125 175
Median age of the Aboriginal identity population 11 21.7 18.2 25.8   21.7 20.4 22.9
% of the Aboriginal identity population aged 15 and over 61.6 57.3 66.0   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
Sunrise Regional Health Authority (HR)   Saskatchewan
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over 12 2,750 1,275 1,475   91,295 43,615 47,680
Not in a common-law relationship 2,300 1,045 1,255   76,060 36,190 39,870
In a common-law relationship 455 235 220   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
Sunrise Regional Health Authority (HR)   Saskatchewan
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over 13 2,750 1,280 1,470   91,295 43,615 47,680
Never legally married (single) 14 1,420 725 695   54,430 26,945 27,485
Legally married (and not separated) 15 880 375 500   24,950 12,375 12,570
Separated, but still legally married 16 135 55 80   3,430 1,405 2,030
Divorced 17 180 75 105   5,425 2,145 3,280
Widowed 18 135 50 85   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
Sunrise Regional Health Authority (HR)   Saskatchewan
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total private dwellings occupied by usual residents 19 1,680   49,540
Single detached houses - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 82.1   73.8
Semi-detached houses - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 3.0   4.1
Row houses - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 2.7   3.8
Apartments, duplex - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 20 0.6   2.3
Apartments in buildings with fewer than five storeys - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 20 9.3   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 2.1   2.5
Number of owned dwellings 22 625   19,760
Number of rented dwellings 23 715   19,740
Number of dwellings constructed before 1986 1,390   36,910
Number of dwellings constructed between 1986 and 2006 24 290   12,630
Dwelling requiring regular maintenance only 600   19,870
Dwellings requiring minor repairs only 610   17,050
Dwellings requiring major repairs only 470   12,615
Average number of rooms per dwelling 25 6.3   6.2
Dwellings with more than one person per room - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 25 3.6   8.0
Average number of persons per room 0.5   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
Sunrise Regional Health Authority (HR)   Saskatchewan
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total number of persons in census families 26 4,460 2,230 2,235   141,835 69,530 72,300
Spouses 855 365 490   24,490 12,175 12,315
Common-law partners 450 230 215   15,225 7,420 7,810
Lone parents 405 95 310   14,475 2,945 11,535
Children in census families 2,100 1,180 915   69,250 36,915 32,340
Persons not in census families 655 360 290   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
Sunrise Regional Health Authority (HR)   Saskatchewan
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 4,465 2,230 2,230   141,890 69,570 72,320
Knowledge of Aboriginal language(s) 27 670 360 305   40,550 19,785 20,770
Knowledge of English only 28 3,675 1,810 1,865   97,290 47,930 49,360
Knowledge of French only 29 0 0 0   10 0 0
Knowledge of English and French only 30 105 60 45   3,445 1,650 1,795
Knowledge of other languages 31 10 0 15   590 190 390
% of the Aboriginal identity population whose mother tongue is an Aboriginal language 13.8 14.3 13.2   25.6 25.2 25.9
% of the Aboriginal identity population who speak an Aboriginal language most often at home 5.8 6.1 6.1   16.1 16.4 15.8
% of the Aboriginal identity population with knowledge of Aboriginal language(s) 15.0 16.4 13.9   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
Sunrise Regional Health Authority (HR)   Saskatchewan
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 1 year and over 32 4,350 2,170 2,185   138,365 67,855 70,515
Lived at the same address 1 year ago 3,315 1,685 1,630   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) 380 175 205   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 585 255 330   10,355 4,860 5,495
Lived in a different province or territory 1 year ago 65 50 15   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
Sunrise Regional Health Authority (HR)   Saskatchewan
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 5 years and over 33 3,965 1,935 2,030   125,300 61,180 64,125
Lived at the same address 5 years ago 2,240 1,115 1,125   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) 770 365 405   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 680 330 345   18,475 8,735 9,740
Lived in a different province or territory 5 years ago 275 125 150   5,160 2,465 2,690
Lived in a different country 5 years ago 0 0 10   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
Sunrise Regional Health Authority (HR)   Saskatchewan
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over 34 2,755 1,280 1,470   91,295 43,615 47,685
No certificate, diploma or degree 1,310 670 640   45,135 23,395 21,740
High school certificate or equivalent 35 560 235 320   20,055 8,900 11,150
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 240 120 120   8,910 5,360 3,550
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 36 360 135 225   9,055 3,220 5,835
University certificate or diploma below the bachelor level 185 90 95   2,850 1,010 1,840
University certificate or degree 95 25 75   5,285 1,730 3,555
Total Aboriginal identity population aged 15 to 24 37 660 350 315   28,085 14,025 14,060
No certificate, diploma or degree 470 245 220   18,855 9,935 8,920
High school certificate or equivalent 38 155 75 85   6,950 3,060 3,890
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 10 0 0   845 525 320
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 39 20 10 10   870 305 570
University certificate or diploma below the bachelor level 10 10 10   260 120 145
University certificate or degree 0 10 0   300 85 215
Total Aboriginal identity population aged 25 to 34 40 605 225 380   19,350 8,765 10,585
No certificate, diploma or degree 180 75 105   6,980 3,585 3,390
High school certificate or equivalent 41 215 85 125   5,530 2,355 3,180
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 60 25 35   2,050 1,180 865
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 42 100 20 75   2,655 955 1,700
University certificate or diploma below the bachelor level 30 10 20   640 215 430
University certificate or degree 20 0 25   1,495 475 1,020
Total Aboriginal identity population aged 35 to 64 43 1,280 610 670   38,625 18,360 20,265
No certificate, diploma or degree 500 275 230   15,270 8,010 7,260
High school certificate or equivalent 44 175 80 100   7,205 3,355 3,850
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 155 75 80   5,600 3,385 2,215
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 45 240 95 145   5,335 1,890 3,450
University certificate or diploma below the bachelor level 150 75 75   1,880 650 1,230
University certificate or degree 65 15 50   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
Sunrise Regional Health Authority (HR)   Saskatchewan
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over 46 2,750 1,275 1,475   91,295 43,610 47,680
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 1,865 905 960   65,190 32,295 32,895
Education 90 20 70   3,180 750 2,430
Visual and performing arts, and communications technologies 10 10 0   460 220 240
Humanities 35 15 20   755 265 490
Social and behavioural sciences and law 80 40 40   2,310 560 1,745
Business, management and public administration 255 50 205   5,875 1,405 4,470
Physical and life sciences and technologies 0 0 0   235 125 110
Mathematics, computer and information sciences 20 20 0   805 430 380
Architecture, engineering, and related technologies 185 145 35   5,450 4,995 455
Agriculture, natural resources and conservation 40 25 20   610 490 120
Health, parks, recreation and fitness 120 15 110   3,440 485 2,955
Personal, protective and transportation services 45 35 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
Sunrise Regional Health Authority (HR)   Saskatchewan
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over 48 2,750 1,280 1,475   91,295 43,615 47,685
In the labour force 49 1,535 795 745   51,480 26,530 24,950
Employed 50 1,235 615 620   42,095 21,300 20,795
Unemployed 51 305 180 125   9,390 5,235 4,155
Not in the labour force 52 1,215 485 725   39,810 17,085 22,735
Participation rate 53 55.8 62.1 50.5   56.4 60.8 52.3
Employment rate 54 44.9 48.0 42.0   46.1 48.8 43.6
Unemployment rate 55 19.9 22.6 16.8   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
Sunrise Regional Health Authority (HR)   Saskatchewan
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total experienced labour force 15 years and over with an Aboriginal identity 56 1,420 720 700   48,040 24,705 23,335
A Management occupations 57 75 50 20   3,035 1,765 1,270
B Business, finance and administration occupations 180 20 155   6,080 1,330 4,755
C Natural and applied sciences and related occupations 30 25 0   1,080 840 240
D Health occupations 50 0 50   1,835 150 1,680
E Occupations in social science, education, government service and religion 175 40 135   5,765 1,475 4,290
F Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport 15 15 0   865 450 410
G Sales and service occupations 480 180 295   15,035 5,950 9,085
H Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations 230 225 10   9,210 8,590 620
I Occupations unique to primary industry 120 85 30   3,335 2,775 560
J Occupations unique to processing, manufacturing and utilities 75 70 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
Sunrise Regional Health Authority (HR)   Saskatchewan
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total experienced labour force 15 years and over with an Aboriginal identity 58 1,425 720 700   48,040 24,705 23,335
Agriculture and other resource-based industries 105 90 15   4,475 3,585 885
Construction 90 85 10   4,165 3,905 260
Manufacturing 70 70 10   2,195 1,755 450
Wholesale trade 50 40 10   1,000 785 210
Retail trade 105 40 65   5,010 2,305 2,710
Finance and real estate 45 0 45   1,320 480 840
Health care and social services 250 65 185   6,075 955 5,120
Educational services 65 15 45   4,605 1,250 3,355
Business services 150 60 90   5,330 3,260 2,065
Other services 495 260 240   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
Sunrise Regional Health Authority (HR)   Saskatchewan
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total employed labour force 15 years and over with an Aboriginal identity 59 1,230 610 620   42,095 21,295 20,795
Worked at home 60 40 20   2,280 1,145 1,130
Worked outside Canada 0 0 0   25 20 10
No fixed workplace address 145 125 25   5,450 4,420 1,030
Worked at usual place 1,030 445 580   34,335 15,710 18,625
Worked in census subdivision (municipality) of residence 700 305 395   23,660 10,385 13,280
Worked in a different census subdivision (municipality) within the census division (county) of residence 235 90 145   7,255 3,355 3,900
Worked in a different census division (county) 75 40 35   2,530 1,390 1,145
Worked in a different province 15 10 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
Sunrise Regional Health Authority (HR)   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 1,170 570 605   39,785 20,130 19,655
Car, truck, van, as driver 865 465 400   27,490 13,895 13,590
Car, truck, van, as passenger 130 60 70   4,410 2,310 2,100
Public transit 0 0 0   1,245 535 705
Walked or bicycled 170 50 125   5,020 2,235 2,780
All other modes 10 0 10   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
Sunrise Regional Health Authority (HR)   Saskatchewan
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over with earnings (counts) 61 1,455 730 725   51,725 26,075 25,650
Median earnings - Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over ($) 62 15,588 17,107 12,996   16,762 19,020 15,195
Average earnings - Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over ($) 20,356 23,980 16,695   23,187 26,240 20,083
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over with earnings who worked full year, full time (counts) 63 600 330 265   20,875 10,990 9,885
Median earnings - Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over who worked full year, full time ($) 62 29,438 33,831 26,461   31,324 34,383 29,043
Average earnings - Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over who worked full year, full time ($) 62 32,301 36,083 27,553   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
Sunrise Regional Health Authority (HR)   Saskatchewan
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over with income (counts) 64 2,480 1,145 1,335   82,555 39,180 43,375
Median income - Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over ($) 65 13,497 13,805 13,187   13,843 13,477 14,094
Composition of total income (100%) 66 100 100 100   100 100 100
Earnings - As a % of total income 67.2 76.7 57.3   72.9 81.7 63.7
Government transfers - As a % of total income 28.1 18.3 39.0   23.1 14.3 32.2
Other money - As a % of total income 4.8 5.5 4.0   4.0 4.0 4.1
Table: Households characteristics of the Aboriginal identity population

Households characteristics of the Aboriginal identity population
Sunrise Regional Health Authority (HR)   Saskatchewan
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total private Aboriginal households 67 1,680   49,540
Median income in 2005 - All private households ($) 68 29,799   34,414

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Source: Statistics Canada, 2006 Census of Population.

How to cite: Statistics Canada. 2007. Sunrise Regional Health Authority, Saskatchewan (Code4705) (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 1, 2024).