Is First Nations an acceptable term?
First Nations
“First Nation” is a term used to describe Aboriginal peoples of Canada who are ethnically neither Métis nor Inuit. This term came into common usage in the 1970s and '80s and generally replaced the term “Indian,” although unlike “Indian,” the term “First Nation” does not have a legal definition.
Is it appropriate to say First Nation people?
The preference is to use 'First Nations people', 'Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people(s)', or 'Indigenous Australians'. Choose one and stay consistent, including in data tables and graphs. Use capital letters, it's a noun – First Nations, Aboriginal Australian, Indigenous Australian, Torres Strait Islander.
Is the term First Nation used in the US?
Native is sometimes used as a simple adjective to abbreviate one of these terms, as in Pacific Native art. In summary, Native American is the most common and neutral term in the US, while First Nations is the preferred term in Canada, although both exclude the Inuit.
Can I identify as First Nation?
“Do you wish to self‑identify as an Aboriginal person in Canada such as First Nation, Métis or Inuit?” Any client may self‑identify as being an Aboriginal person, regardless of legal status under the Indian Act. No proof of ancestry or belonging to a band is necessary.