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First Nations
This term is primarily used in Canada to refer to indigenous peoples who are not Inuit or Métis. It is a formal and respectful designation that emphasizes the sovereignty and distinct political identities of these groups, replacing older, colonial terms like "Indians."
Because the term refers to a collective of diverse sovereign entities, it is almost exclusively used in the plural. It functions as a proper noun and is typically capitalized to acknowledge the legal and political status of these nations.
Meanings
Examples
The government is negotiating a new treaty with the First Nations.
Many First Nations communities are working to revitalize their ancestral languages.
I wonder how the First Nations managed the land before colonization.
We must respect the sovereignty of First Nations on their traditional territories.
We must respect the sovereignty of First Nations on their traditional territories.
The museum features an exhibit on First Nations art and beadwork.
Which First Nations groups are indigenous to this specific region of Canada?
The elder spoke about the spiritual beliefs of the First Nations.
First Nations leaders met to discuss the impact of the new pipeline.