Nova Scotia Aboriginal Identity Data from the 2011 National Household Survey
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Description
Aboriginal identity and origin data for Nova Scotia sourced from the 2011 National Household Survey. The dataset is archived and no longer maintained, with users advised to consult Statistics Canada for current information. Data is available for multiple geographies including provinces, counties, municipalities, electoral districts, and watersheds.
Use Cases
Analyze historical Aboriginal identity distribution based on reported identity and origin.
Map demographic patterns across Nova Scotia based on the multiple available geographies.
Compare Indigenous population data across different administrative boundaries like electoral districts and school boards.
Study historical community health data related to Aboriginal populations based on district health authority geography.
Strengths
Data sourced from a national survey (2011 National Household Survey).
Available for a wide range of geographies including provinces, counties, municipalities, and watersheds.
Limitations
Data is archived and not maintained or updated; freshness should be verified.
Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download.
Provenance
Source
Government of Nova Scotia
Collection Method
2011 National Household Survey
Time Range
2011
Geography
Nova Scotia, Canada (available at provincial, county, municipal, electoral district, watershed levels)
Data is archived for reference only; current data should be sourced from Statistics Canada.