Visuals: Indigenous affairs

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Arctic Council Member States and Observer States, as of May 2022

Map image shows two hemispheres of the globe and highlights the Arctic Council’s member states and observer states. The member states are Canada, Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Russia, Sweden and the United States. The observers states are China, France, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, the Netherlands, Poland, Singapore, Spain, South Korea, Switzerland and the United Kingdom.
Read the HillNote: The Arctic Council: The Involvement of Indigenous Peoples (2022)

Infographics

Challenges that Arise When Using and Collecting Data about Indigenous Peoples

This infographic highlights challenges that arise in using and collecting data about Indigenous Peoples, for example: Data comparability: Data collected may not enable comparison among First Nations, Inuit and Métis or between Indigenous and non-Indigenous people, since it is not always collected using the same definitions or time periods, and individuals may self-identify as Indigenous. Coordinating data collection and information sharing: Challenges related to coordinating data collection and information sharing between jurisdictions contribute to inconsistent program and service evaluations. Participation: Not all Indigenous Peoples and communities participate in data collection. Adequate sample sizes: Data collected in small communities and remote areas is difficult to disaggregate while respecting individual privacy. Disaggregated data: Disaggregated data is not always available to understand the experiences of all First Nations, Inuit and Métis or diverse groups, such as Two-Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex and other sexually- and gender-diverse communities (2SLGBTQI+). Access to data: Data is scattered across federal departments and owned by the Government of Canada which makes decisions about the use, disposal and sharing of Indigenous data. Relevance: Aligning data collection with the needs and priorities of Indigenous Peoples and communities poses challenges. Data indicators: Data indicators may not be culturally appropriate or aligned with the world view of Indigenous Peoples and communities. Data may emphasize deficit-based indicators rather than focusing on the strengths of Indigenous Peoples and measuring progress towards desired objectives. Some argue that a focus on deficits perpetuates negative stereotypes.

Read the HillNote: Celebrating Indigenous-Led Data Initiatives (2025)