Definitions of First Nation

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Definitions of First Nation, Inuit, and Metis in Canada 1. Complete definitions and population data for the following: a. Indigenous Peoples – Indigenous Peoples are the original occupants of a certain area or territory, and they are recognized for having unique cultures, languages, and customs that are frequently connected to their ancestral lands. The number of Indigenous Peoples worldwide, who are divided into hundreds of different groupings, is believed to be around 370 million. b. Aboriginal peoples - The phrase "Aboriginal Peoples" is frequently used in Canada and Australia to refer to both nations' Indigenous populations. It includes several Indigenous populations, such as the First Nations, Métis, and Inuit in Canada and diverse Indigenous populations in Australia. In Canada, there were over 1.7 million Indigenous Peoples, whereas Australia has about 800,000 of them. c. First Nation - Indigenous People who are neither Métis nor Inuit are referred to as First Nations in Canada. These Indigenous communities are recognized as First Nations in Canada and have unique cultures, languages, and history. In Canada, there are more than 600 First Nations that have been officially recognized. The size of First Nation settlements varies, with some being quite small and others having a larger population. d. Inuit - Indigenous people known as Inuit largely live in Canada, Greenland, Alaska, and Russia's Arctic

areas. They are renowned for their capacity to adapt to severe Arctic surroundings and have their own distinct languages, customs, and traditions. There are approximately 65,000 Inuit in Canada with smaller populations in other Artic regions. e. Métis - Indigenous Peoples in Canada with a mixture of Native and European heritage are known as Métis. Along with First Nations and Inuit, they are recognized as one of Canada's three Indigenous communities because of their distinctive history, culture, and language which is Michif. There are 624,220 Indigenous People in Canada as of 2021. f. Status Indian – This a term for an Indigenous person that is registered under the Indican Act, this allows them to have certain legal rights and benefits from government programs and services. As of 2021 there were over 1.6 million registered Status Indians. g. Non-Status Indian – This is a term used in canada to refer to Indigenous people who are not registered under the Indian Act and due to that they do not have equal legal rights and benefits as Status Indians do. The 2016 Census of Canada states the population non-Status Indians is 232,380. 3. Why are the I and P capitalized on the term Indigenous Peoples and why is it pluralized?

Giving acknowledgment to the diversity and uniqueness of Indigenous communities and recognizing their rights, customs, and history involves capitalizing "I" and "P" and pluralizing "Peoples" in the name "Indigenous Peoples." When talking about Indigenous concerns, it is a sign of respect and a crucial component of inclusive given that there are many Indigenous group each with their own language, tradition, territories an ways of life, and respectful language use. 4. Most recent population Statistics Canada 2021 data for: a. First Nation – According to Statcan the population is of 1,048,405 b. Inuit - According to Statcan the population is of 70,545 c. Metis - According to Statcan the population is of 624,220

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