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2006 Aboriginal Population Profile

 
Mamawetan Churchill River Regional Health Authority
Saskatchewan
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Table: Population and dwelling counts

Population and dwelling counts
Mamawetan Churchill River Regional Health Authority (HR)   Saskatchewan
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Population in 2006 1 19,569   968,157
Population in 2001 1 18,846   978,933
2001 to 2006 population change (%) 3.8   -1.1
Total private dwellings 2 6,274   438,621
Private dwellings occupied by usual residents 3 5,206   387,160
Population density per square kilometre 0.2   1.6
Land area (square km) 93,427.73   588,276.08
Table: Aboriginal identity population in 2006
Figure showing: Aboriginal identity population in 2006 Figure
Aboriginal identity population in 2006
Mamawetan Churchill River Regional Health Authority (HR)   Saskatchewan
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 4 19,555 9,830 9,725   953,850 469,405 484,445
Total Aboriginal identity population 5 15,690 7,790 7,900   141,890 69,565 72,325
North American Indian - single response 6 13,605 6,770 6,835   91,400 44,460 46,940
Métis - single response 1,950 955 995   48,120 23,945 24,175
Inuit - single response 25 15 10   215 115 105
Multiple Aboriginal identity responses 10 10 0   625 330 295
Aboriginal responses not included elsewhere 7 100 45 60   1,530 715 810
Non-Aboriginal identity population 3,865 2,035 1,825   811,955 399,840 412,120
Table: Registered Indian status
Figure showing: Registered Indian status Figure
Registered Indian status
Mamawetan Churchill River Regional Health Authority (HR)   Saskatchewan
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 8 19,555 9,830 9,720   953,845 469,405 484,445
Registered Indian 9 13,445 6,695 6,750   90,720 44,010 46,710
Not a registered Indian 6,110 3,135 2,975   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
Mamawetan Churchill River Regional Health Authority (HR)   Saskatchewan
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 10 15,690 7,795 7,895   141,890 69,565 72,320
0 to 4 years 2,100 1,065 1,030   16,585 8,390 8,195
5 to 9 years 1,995 1,035 960   16,515 8,645 7,865
10 to 14 years 2,125 1,080 1,040   17,490 8,915 8,570
15 to 19 years 1,825 910 910   16,110 8,265 7,845
20 to 24 years 1,285 615 670   11,975 5,765 6,215
25 to 29 years 1,065 515 545   9,830 4,405 5,425
30 to 34 years 1,080 495 585   9,520 4,360 5,160
35 to 39 years 965 485 480   9,020 4,280 4,740
40 to 44 years 855 400 455   8,810 4,130 4,680
45 to 49 years 730 330 405   7,965 3,805 4,160
50 to 54 years 505 260 255   5,720 2,805 2,910
55 to 59 years 400 210 190   4,345 1,995 2,345
60 to 64 years 235 140 90   2,770 1,345 1,425
65 to 69 years 220 100 120   2,075 1,015 1,060
70 to 74 years 140 60 75   1,440 665 775
75 to 79 years 80 50 30   850 390 460
80 to 84 years 50 15 30   560 260 300
85 years and over 35 20 15   300 125 175
Median age of the Aboriginal identity population 11 19.4 18.8 20.0   21.7 20.4 22.9
% of the Aboriginal identity population aged 15 and over 60.4 59.2 61.5   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
Mamawetan Churchill River Regional Health Authority (HR)   Saskatchewan
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over 12 9,470 4,615 4,855   91,295 43,615 47,680
Not in a common-law relationship 7,715 3,765 3,950   76,060 36,190 39,870
In a common-law relationship 1,760 850 905   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
Mamawetan Churchill River Regional Health Authority (HR)   Saskatchewan
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over 13 9,475 4,615 4,860   91,295 43,615 47,680
Never legally married (single) 14 5,895 2,955 2,945   54,430 26,945 27,485
Legally married (and not separated) 15 2,570 1,265 1,300   24,950 12,375 12,570
Separated, but still legally married 16 365 175 190   3,430 1,405 2,030
Divorced 17 335 130 200   5,425 2,145 3,280
Widowed 18 310 90 220   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
Mamawetan Churchill River Regional Health Authority (HR)   Saskatchewan
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total private dwellings occupied by usual residents 19 3,775   49,540
Single detached houses - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 82.7   73.8
Semi-detached houses - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 3.7   4.1
Row houses - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 4.4   3.8
Apartments, duplex - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 20 1.6   2.3
Apartments in buildings with fewer than five storeys - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 20 3.3   12.6
Apartments in buildings with five or more storeys - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 0.3   1.0
Other dwellings - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 21 4.2   2.5
Number of owned dwellings 22 815   19,760
Number of rented dwellings 23 1,005   19,740
Number of dwellings constructed before 1986 1,820   36,910
Number of dwellings constructed between 1986 and 2006 24 1,955   12,630
Dwelling requiring regular maintenance only 925   19,870
Dwellings requiring minor repairs only 1,050   17,050
Dwellings requiring major repairs only 1,795   12,615
Average number of rooms per dwelling 25 5.6   6.2
Dwellings with more than one person per room - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 25 22.3   8.0
Average number of persons per room 0.8   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
Mamawetan Churchill River Regional Health Authority (HR)   Saskatchewan
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total number of persons in census families 26 15,690 7,795 7,900   141,835 69,530 72,300
Spouses 2,510 1,240 1,275   24,490 12,175 12,315
Common-law partners 1,760 850 905   15,225 7,420 7,810
Lone parents 1,540 365 1,170   14,475 2,945 11,535
Children in census families 8,465 4,490 3,975   69,250 36,915 32,340
Persons not in census families 1,415 850 570   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
Mamawetan Churchill River Regional Health Authority (HR)   Saskatchewan
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15,685 7,795 7,900   141,890 69,570 72,320
Knowledge of Aboriginal language(s) 27 10,600 5,285 5,325   40,550 19,785 20,770
Knowledge of English only 28 4,975 2,475 2,505   97,290 47,930 49,360
Knowledge of French only 29 0 0 0   10 0 0
Knowledge of English and French only 30 60 25 35   3,445 1,650 1,795
Knowledge of other languages 31 55 15 40   590 190 390
% of the Aboriginal identity population whose mother tongue is an Aboriginal language 65.7 65.2 66.1   25.6 25.2 25.9
% of the Aboriginal identity population who speak an Aboriginal language most often at home 49.1 49.6 48.6   16.1 16.4 15.8
% of the Aboriginal identity population with knowledge of Aboriginal language(s) 67.6 67.7 67.3   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
Mamawetan Churchill River Regional Health Authority (HR)   Saskatchewan
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 1 year and over 32 15,255 7,560 7,695   138,365 67,855 70,515
Lived at the same address 1 year ago 13,085 6,485 6,605   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) 1,420 715 705   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 640 310 330   10,355 4,860 5,495
Lived in a different province or territory 1 year ago 105 55 50   2,010 1,025 990
Lived in a different country 1 year ago 10 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
Mamawetan Churchill River Regional Health Authority (HR)   Saskatchewan
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 5 years and over 33 13,590 6,730 6,865   125,300 61,180 64,125
Lived at the same address 5 years ago 9,180 4,580 4,600   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) 3,035 1,490 1,545   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 1,110 515 595   18,475 8,735 9,740
Lived in a different province or territory 5 years ago 200 100 95   5,160 2,465 2,690
Lived in a different country 5 years ago 65 35 30   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
Mamawetan Churchill River Regional Health Authority (HR)   Saskatchewan
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over 34 9,470 4,615 4,860   91,295 43,615 47,685
No certificate, diploma or degree 6,175 3,185 2,990   45,135 23,395 21,740
High school certificate or equivalent 35 1,300 560 735   20,055 8,900 11,150
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 690 470 220   8,910 5,360 3,550
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 36 615 210 410   9,055 3,220 5,835
University certificate or diploma below the bachelor level 305 85 220   2,850 1,010 1,840
University certificate or degree 380 110 270   5,285 1,730 3,555
Total Aboriginal identity population aged 15 to 24 37 3,110 1,530 1,580   28,085 14,025 14,060
No certificate, diploma or degree 2,490 1,260 1,230   18,855 9,935 8,920
High school certificate or equivalent 38 475 200 275   6,950 3,060 3,890
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 70 45 20   845 525 320
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 39 40 15 25   870 305 570
University certificate or diploma below the bachelor level 30 10 25   260 120 145
University certificate or degree 0 0 0   300 85 215
Total Aboriginal identity population aged 25 to 34 40 2,145 1,015 1,130   19,350 8,765 10,585
No certificate, diploma or degree 1,110 605 510   6,980 3,585 3,390
High school certificate or equivalent 41 425 175 250   5,530 2,355 3,180
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 205 135 70   2,050 1,180 865
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 42 200 60 140   2,655 955 1,700
University certificate or diploma below the bachelor level 110 20 80   640 215 430
University certificate or degree 95 15 80   1,495 475 1,020
Total Aboriginal identity population aged 35 to 64 43 3,695 1,825 1,875   38,625 18,360 20,265
No certificate, diploma or degree 2,110 1,095 1,015   15,270 8,010 7,260
High school certificate or equivalent 44 380 175 200   7,205 3,355 3,850
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 400 280 120   5,600 3,385 2,215
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 45 370 135 240   5,335 1,890 3,450
University certificate or diploma below the bachelor level 160 50 110   1,880 650 1,230
University certificate or degree 270 90 185   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
Mamawetan Churchill River Regional Health Authority (HR)   Saskatchewan
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over 46 9,470 4,615 4,860   91,295 43,610 47,680
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 7,475 3,745 3,730   65,190 32,295 32,895
Education 400 85 310   3,180 750 2,430
Visual and performing arts, and communications technologies 10 10 0   460 220 240
Humanities 65 30 40   755 265 490
Social and behavioural sciences and law 225 40 185   2,310 560 1,745
Business, management and public administration 345 90 255   5,875 1,405 4,470
Physical and life sciences and technologies 15 10 0   235 125 110
Mathematics, computer and information sciences 30 10 20   805 430 380
Architecture, engineering, and related technologies 335 310 25   5,450 4,995 455
Agriculture, natural resources and conservation 60 45 10   610 490 120
Health, parks, recreation and fitness 210 35 175   3,440 485 2,955
Personal, protective and transportation services 295 205 95   2,975 1,590 1,385
Other 47 0 0 10   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
Mamawetan Churchill River Regional Health Authority (HR)   Saskatchewan
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over 48 9,470 4,615 4,855   91,295 43,615 47,685
In the labour force 49 4,580 2,410 2,165   51,480 26,530 24,950
Employed 50 3,415 1,665 1,750   42,095 21,300 20,795
Unemployed 51 1,165 750 410   9,390 5,235 4,155
Not in the labour force 52 4,895 2,205 2,690   39,810 17,085 22,735
Participation rate 53 48.4 52.2 44.6   56.4 60.8 52.3
Employment rate 54 36.1 36.1 36.0   46.1 48.8 43.6
Unemployment rate 55 25.4 31.1 18.9   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
Mamawetan Churchill River Regional Health Authority (HR)   Saskatchewan
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total experienced labour force 15 years and over with an Aboriginal identity 56 4,040 2,070 1,970   48,040 24,705 23,335
A Management occupations 57 230 120 110   3,035 1,765 1,270
B Business, finance and administration occupations 375 50 330   6,080 1,330 4,755
C Natural and applied sciences and related occupations 110 105 10   1,080 840 240
D Health occupations 120 10 110   1,835 150 1,680
E Occupations in social science, education, government service and religion 750 180 575   5,765 1,475 4,290
F Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport 85 40 40   865 450 410
G Sales and service occupations 1,290 570 715   15,035 5,950 9,085
H Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations 620 590 35   9,210 8,590 620
I Occupations unique to primary industry 340 310 25   3,335 2,775 560
J Occupations unique to processing, manufacturing and utilities 120 105 15   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
Mamawetan Churchill River Regional Health Authority (HR)   Saskatchewan
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total experienced labour force 15 years and over with an Aboriginal identity 58 4,045 2,075 1,970   48,040 24,705 23,335
Agriculture and other resource-based industries 565 475 90   4,475 3,585 885
Construction 250 235 10   4,165 3,905 260
Manufacturing 90 75 15   2,195 1,755 450
Wholesale trade 15 10 0   1,000 785 210
Retail trade 375 140 230   5,010 2,305 2,710
Finance and real estate 65 35 30   1,320 480 840
Health care and social services 550 120 430   6,075 955 5,120
Educational services 680 175 500   4,605 1,250 3,355
Business services 330 215 115   5,330 3,260 2,065
Other services 1,120 585 540   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
Mamawetan Churchill River Regional Health Authority (HR)   Saskatchewan
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total employed labour force 15 years and over with an Aboriginal identity 59 3,415 1,665 1,755   42,095 21,295 20,795
Worked at home 190 90 95   2,280 1,145 1,130
Worked outside Canada 0 0 0   25 20 10
No fixed workplace address 575 460 110   5,450 4,420 1,030
Worked at usual place 2,655 1,110 1,545   34,335 15,710 18,625
Worked in census subdivision (municipality) of residence 1,510 575 935   23,660 10,385 13,280
Worked in a different census subdivision (municipality) within the census division (county) of residence 965 415 545   7,255 3,355 3,900
Worked in a different census division (county) 75 45 25   2,530 1,390 1,145
Worked in a different province 105 65 35   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
Mamawetan Churchill River 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 3,230 1,565 1,655   39,785 20,130 19,655
Car, truck, van, as driver 1,540 775 770   27,490 13,895 13,590
Car, truck, van, as passenger 370 185 190   4,410 2,310 2,100
Public transit 10 0 0   1,245 535 705
Walked or bicycled 910 330 580   5,020 2,235 2,780
All other modes 390 275 115   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
Mamawetan Churchill River Regional Health Authority (HR)   Saskatchewan
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over with earnings (counts) 61 4,495 2,270 2,230   51,725 26,075 25,650
Median earnings - Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over ($) 62 13,367 13,054 13,525   16,762 19,020 15,195
Average earnings - Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over ($) 19,683 20,979 18,361   23,187 26,240 20,083
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over with earnings who worked full year, full time (counts) 63 1,445 700 745   20,875 10,990 9,885
Median earnings - Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over who worked full year, full time ($) 62 29,880 31,569 27,562   31,324 34,383 29,043
Average earnings - Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over who worked full year, full time ($) 62 33,046 35,921 30,342   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
Mamawetan Churchill River Regional Health Authority (HR)   Saskatchewan
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over with income (counts) 64 8,510 4,140 4,365   82,555 39,180 43,375
Median income - Total Aboriginal identity population 15 years and over ($) 65 9,941 7,431 11,495   13,843 13,477 14,094
Composition of total income (100%) 66 100 100 100   100 100 100
Earnings - As a % of total income 67.4 77.3 58.5   72.9 81.7 63.7
Government transfers - As a % of total income 29.8 20.0 38.5   23.1 14.3 32.2
Other money - As a % of total income 2.9 2.7 3.0   4.0 4.0 4.1
Table: Households characteristics of the Aboriginal identity population

Households characteristics of the Aboriginal identity population
Mamawetan Churchill River Regional Health Authority (HR)   Saskatchewan
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total private Aboriginal households 67 3,775   49,540
Median income in 2005 - All private households ($) 68 30,290   34,414

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Source: Statistics Canada, 2006 Census of Population.

How to cite: Statistics Canada. 2007. Mamawetan Churchill River Regional Health Authority, Saskatchewan (Code4711) (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 16, 2024).