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People & Society
This section explores subjects that describe the Canadian population including aspects of their cultural environment. Languages, Population Distribution, Age Structure and highlights of the Canadian Family provide a snapshot of the Canadian demographics including related characteristics. Examples of Canadian Society are introduced through the investigation of Aboriginal Populations and a complete profile of Canada’s newest territory, Nunavut, is presented in the context of the Nunavut population, their society and their physical and economic environment.
List of Topics:
- Age
- Education
- Family
- Housing
- Immigration
- Language
- Literacy
- Nunavut
- Population
- Quality of Life
- Religion
- Sports and Leisure
- Tourist Attractions
Age — Read about Age
Age, 2006
Age, 2001 - Read about Age, 2001
Age, 1996 - Read about Age, 1996
- Youth (under 15 years), 1996 Map | Read about this map
- Early Working Years (15 to 34 years), 1996 Map | Read about this map
- Later Working Years (35 to 64 years), 1996 Map | Read about this map
- The Golden Years (65 to 74 years), 1996 Map | Read about this map
- The Oldest Old (75 years and over), 1996 Map | Read about this map
Education — Read about Education
- Highest Level of Educational Attainment, 2006 Map | Read about this map
- Location of Study, 2006 Map | Read about this map
- Educational Attainment, 2001 Map | Read about this map
Family — Read about Family
Families (2006)
Families (2001) - Read about Families (2001)
Families (1996) - Read about Families (1996)
- Family Structure, 1996 Map | Read about this map
- Marital Status, 1996 Map | Read about this map
- Children Living at Home, 1996 Map | Read about this map
- Families with Children Living at Home, 1996 Map | Read about this map
Housing — Read about Housing
- Average Value of Dwelling, 2006 Map | Read about this map
- Housing Ownership, 2006 Map | Read about this map
- Shelter Costs, 2006 Map | Read about this map
- Average Value of Dwelling, 2001 Map | Read about this map
- Housing Ownership, 2001 Map | Read about this map
Immigration — Read about Immigration
- Foreign-born Population, 2006 Map | Read about this map
- Canadian-born Population, 2001 Map | Read about this map
- Foreign-born Population, 2001 Map | Read about this map
Language — Read about Language
Languages, 2006 - Read about Languages, 2006
Languages, 2001 - Read about Languages, 2001
- Mother Tongue, 2001 Map | Read about this map
- English-French Bilingualism, 2001 Map | Read about this map
Aboriginal Languages - Read about Aboriginal Languages
- Aboriginal Languages by Community, 1996 Map | Read about this map
- Index of Aboriginal Language Ability, 1996 Map | Read about this map
- Index of Aboriginal Language Continuity, 1996 Map | Read about this map
Official Languages, 1996 - Read about Official Languages, 1996
- English-French Bilingualism, 1996 Map | Read about this map
- Knowledge of English, 1996 Map | Read about this map
- Knowledge of French, 1996 Map | Read about this map
- Mother Tongue (English), 1996 Map | Read about this map
- Mother Tongue (French), 1996 Map | Read about this map
Literacy — Read about Literacy
Nunavut — Read about Nunavut
Our Land - Read about Our Land
- Permafrost, Glaciers and Sea Ice Map | Read about this map
- Snowfall Map | Read about this map
- Drainage Basins (Nunavut) Map | Read about this map
- Terrestrial Ecozones (Nunavut) Map | Read about this map
- Geological Provinces (Nunavut) Map | Read about this map
- Surficial Materials (Nunavut) Map | Read about this map
Our People - Read about Our People
Transportation Infrastructure - Read about Transportation Infrastructure
- Air Routes to Nunavut Map | Read about this map
- Marine Transportation to Nunavut Map | Read about this map
The Nunavut Mining Industry, 1999 - Read about The Nunavut Mining Industry, 1999
- Active and Closed Mines in Nunavut Map | Read about this map
- Mineral Exploration in Nunavut Map | Read about this map
Special Places - Read about Special Places
- Migratory Bird Sanctuaries Map | Read about this map
- National Historic Sites Map | Read about this map
- National Parks in Nunavut Map | Read about this map
- National Wildlife Areas Map | Read about this map
- Heritage Rivers Map | Read about this map
Population — Read about Population
2006 Population - Read about 2006 Population
- Population Distribution, 2006 Map | Read about this map
- Population Density, 2006 Map | Read about this map
- Population Change, 2001-2006 Map | Read about this map
2001 Population - Read about 2001 Population
- Population Distribution, 2001 Map | Read about this map
- Population Density, 2001 Map | Read about this map
- Population Change, 1996 to 2001 Map | Read about this map
1996 Population
- Population Density, 1996 Map | Read about this map
- Population Distribution, 1996 Map | Read about this map
Aboriginal Population - Read about Aboriginal Population
Aboriginal Population, 2006
Aboriginal Population, 2001
Aboriginal Population, 1996
Sex Composition of the Population
- Overall Sex Composition, 2006 Map | Read about this map
- Sex Composition by Marital Status, 2006 Map | Read about this map
- Sex Composition by Age, 2006 Map | Read about this map
Visible Minority Population
- Visible Minority Population, 2006 Map | Read about this map
- Visible Minority Population, 2001 Map | Read about this map
Quality of Life — Read about Quality of Life
- Quality of Life: Economic Environment Index Map | Read about this map
- Quality of Life: Social Environment Index Map | Read about this map
- Quality of Life: Physical Environment Index Map | Read about this map
- Overall Quality of Life Map | Read about this map
- Quality of Life in Canada – A Citizens’ Report Card Map | Read about this map
- Metropolitan Influenced Zones (MIZ) Map | Read about this map
Sports and Leisure — Read about Sports and Leisure
2010 Winter Olympics and Paralympics
- Winter Paralympic Medallists Map | Read about this map
- Winter Olympic Medallists Map | Read about this map
- Geography of the Vancouver 2010 Winter Games Region Map | Read about this map
- Winter Sports Map | Read about this map
- Physical Activity of Adults and Youth Map | Read about this map
Tourist Attractions — Read about Tourist Attractions
Natural Attractions - Read about Natural Attractions
- UNESCO World Heritage Sites Map | Read about this map
- UNESCO Biosphere Reserves Map | Read about this map
- National Parks Map | Read about this map
- Canadian Heritage Rivers Map | Read about this map
- National Wildlife Areas Map | Read about this map
- Migratory Bird Sanctuaries Map | Read about this map
Cultural Attractions - Read about Cultural Attractions
- Museums Map | Read about this map
- National Historic and Cultural World Heritage Sites Map | Read about this map
