WINNIPEG, MB – Results of a landmark national research initiative conducted by the Environics Institute are now housed at The University of Winnipeg. The Urban Aboriginal Peoples Survey (UAPS) was an extensive research study that crossed the country and surveyed the values, experiences, and aspirations of Aboriginal peoples living in 10 Canadian cities, including Winnipeg in 2010.
“Hosting the results of this historic survey ensures the research is widely accessible to the Aboriginal community, academic researchers, students, and policy and decision-makers in all sectors,“ explained Michael Hohner, Head of Strategic Initiatives and Scholarly Communication and Systems, University of Winnipeg Library. “Having research data more openly accessible alongside published articles and reports is a critical part of validating the results and the conclusions reached and also an opportunity for the research community to gain further insight and discovery.”
Speaking directly with a representative group of 2,614 First Nations peoples, Metis and Inuit living in major Canadian cities, as well as 2,501 non-Aboriginal Canadians, the Environics Institute, led by Michael Adams, offers Canadians a new perspective on their Aboriginal neighbours. This survey was guided by an Advisory Circle. Aboriginal people designed the research themes, methodology, and executed the main survey.
Among the key findings: eight in ten participants said they were “very proud” of their specific Aboriginal identity, education is a top priority for Aboriginal peoples, and money is cited as the main barrier to attaining a post-secondary education. For a complete list of the UAPS key findings, visit http://www.uaps.ca/knowledge/key-findings/
The Environics Institute is dedicated to the study and execution of opinion research on issues of public importance in Canada. The Institute seeks to inform and stimulate thoughtful dialogue among Canadians. The Institute sees public opinion research as a valuable lens that enables Canadians to examine and better understand their own diverse and evolving society.
