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First Nations
[ furst ney-shuhnz ]
noun
, Chiefly Canadian.
- the Indigenous peoples of North America generally considered distinct from the Inuit and Métis (often used attributively):
The Ministry of the Environment has worked with the First Nations, local government, industry, and area residents to create a long-term plan for the region.
Games, stories, and hands-on exploration of artifacts helped the students connect with local First Nations cultures and histories.
- First Na·tion [furst, , ney, -sh, uh, n], any specific Indigenous, non-Métis, non-Inuit ethnic or language group, band, or reserve-based community:
The Little Saskatchewan First Nation is located near St. Martins, Manitoba.
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Word History and Origins
Origin of First Nations1
First recorded in 1980–85
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