Students in grades K to 5 who identify as Indigenous, as reported by a parent or guardian

This indicator is calculated by dividing the number of respondents who answered "yes" by the number of respondents who answered "yes or no" to the question: Does your child identify with any of the following groups? Indigenous (First Nations, Mi’kmaq, Wolastoqewiyik, Maliseet, Passamaquoddy, Inuit, or Métis descent)

Due to the very low response rate for the 2025-2026 parent questionnaire, survey results may not be representative of the overall student and parent population. Therefore, results should not be used for planning or comparing to previous editions of the survey. Some schools will not receive their K to 5 results due to the extremely low number of parents who responded.

In 2023, the NBHC undertook a review of the demographic questions in the Student Wellness and Education Survey. As such, starting in 2023-2024, the percentage of parents or guardians who report that their child identifies with this particular group may differ from previous cycles.