Indigenous Identity (CACDI)
The person's self-identification as First Nations, Inuk/Inuit and/or Métis
3: Ready for use
Implementation of the Indigenous Identity data standard should include data governance agreements, engagement with Indigenous groups and processes related to culturally safe and appropriate data collection.
The Indigenous Identity data standard is a minimum data collection standard. More granular information on the names of specific First Nations, Métis settlements and Inuit communities may be collected, as long as consistency is maintained by having these subcategories roll up to the minimum standard for reporting.
For more information, refer to Indigenous Identity, Racialized Group, Ethnicity, and Religious or Spiritual Affiliations Data Standards: Guidance for Data Collection and Governance.
Recommended Terminologies
SNOMED CT CA include subtypes of 29311000087102 | Indigenous identity group (social concept)|
- First Nations
- Inuk/Inuit
- Métis
- Not applicable
- Do not know
- Prefer not to answer
Note: This is the full value set.
3: Ready for use
n/a
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How to cite:
Canadian Institute for Health Information. Indigenous Identity (CACDI). Accessed November 02, 2026.
