Demographics
Number of Indigenous peoples in Canada, B.C., and Vancouver
Here are some demographics relating to Indigenous peoples, as of the 2016 Canadian census:
Indigenous peoples in Canada totaled 1 673 785 people, or 4.9% of the national population, with 977 230 First Nations people, 587 545 Métis, and 65 025 Inuit.
Indigenous peoples in British Columbia totaled 270 585 people, or 5.9% of the provincial population, with 172 520 First Nations people, 89 405 Métis, and 1 615 Inuit.
Indigenous peoples in Vancouver totaled 61 455 people, or 2.5% of the city's population.
Number of Indigenous students at Capilano University
For the 2021/2022 year, Capilano University has 8,382 students, and 355 are of Indigenous ancestry. That's 4.2% of the student population.
Urban vs. rural and remote populations
Across Canada, 56% of Indigenous peoples live in urban areas. The urban Indigenous population is the fastest-growing population segment in Canada.