This statistic shows the percentage distribution of respondents' opinions on the importance of being able to speak and understand an Aboriginal language in Canada in 2012. Almost two thirds of Inuit thought it was very important to be able to speak and understand an Aboriginal language in Canada in 2012.
Importance of speaking and understanding an Aboriginal language to Aboriginal peoples in Canada in 2012, by identity
Characteristic
First Nations
Métis
Inuit
Very important
29.5%
12.1%
63.6%
Somewhat important
29.2%
24.7%
17.2%
Not very important
37.4%
59.6%
14.9%
No opinion
3.8%
3.6%
4.2%
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