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NATIVE PEOPLES [1 record]

Record 1 2024-04-04

English

Subject field(s)
  • Indigenous Peoples (General)
DEF

The distinct societies of First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples in Canada.

OBS

The adjectives "Indigenous" and "Aboriginal" should be capitalized when referring to Indigenous identity in the same way adjectives such as "English" or "French" are capitalized.

OBS

There is currently no official recommendation on the capitalization of the word "Peoples" when referring to this concept. However, according to authoritative sources, terms relating to Indigenous identities should be capitalized.

OBS

The plural is recommended to recognize the diversity of Indigenous Peoples.

OBS

Indigenous Peoples: In the singular, "Indigenous People" refers to one distinct Indigenous society. For example, Inuit are an Indigenous People.

OBS

Native Peoples: Some Indigenous Peoples in Canada may choose to refer to themselves as "Native Peoples"; however, the use of this term by non-Indigenous people is seen as derogatory.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Peuples Autochtones (Généralités)
DEF

Les sociétés distinctes des Premières Nations, des Inuit et des Métis au Canada.

OBS

L'emploi du pluriel est recommandé pour reconnaître la diversité des peuples autochtones.

OBS

peuples autochtones : Au singulier, «peuple autochtone» désigne une société autochtone distincte. Par exemple, les Inuit sont un peuple autochtone.

OBS

Autochtones : Selon le contexte, la désignation «Autochtones» peut faire référence à un groupe composé des Premières Nations, des Inuit ou des Métis. Il convient de toujours mettre la majuscule à cette désignation quand elle est utilisée comme nom.

OBS

Autochtones : Ne pas confondre avec un ensemble des personnes qui s'identifient en tant qu'Autochtones.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Pueblos indígenas (Generalidades)
OBS

En el contexto canadiense, el término "aborigen" incluye a los indígenas, a los inuits y a los métis.

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