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FIRST NATIONS [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2022-11-15
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Names of Indigenous Peoples
- Indigenous Peoples (General)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- First Nations
1, record 1, English, First%20Nations
correct, plural, Canada
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
In Canada, an Indigenous grouping composed of many different nations having their own origin, history and culture, and whose members have called North America home for thousands of years. 2, record 1, English, - First%20Nations
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
First Nations include Status and Non-Status Indians. 2, record 1, English, - First%20Nations
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
First Nations are one of the three legally recognized Indigenous Peoples in Canada. 2, record 1, English, - First%20Nations
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Noms de peuples autochtones
- Peuples Autochtones (Généralités)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Premières Nations
1, record 1, French, Premi%C3%A8res%20Nations
correct, feminine noun, plural, Canada
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- Amérindiens 2, record 1, French, Am%C3%A9rindiens
avoid, masculine noun, plural, Canada
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Au Canada, regroupement autochtone composé de nombreuses nations distinctes ayant une origine, une histoire et une culture qui leur est propre, et dont les membres peuplent l'Amérique du Nord depuis des milliers d'années. 2, record 1, French, - Premi%C3%A8res%20Nations
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les Premières Nations comprennent les Indiens inscrits et non inscrits et les Indiennes inscrites et non inscrites. 2, record 1, French, - Premi%C3%A8res%20Nations
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Les Premières Nations sont l'un des trois peuples autochtones légalement reconnus au Canada. 2, record 1, French, - Premi%C3%A8res%20Nations
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Le terme «Amérindiens» ne devrait être utilisé que dans des contextes historiques précis, car il est considéré comme offensant et désuet. Dans d'autres contextes, le terme «Premières Nations» devrait être utilisé. 2, record 1, French, - Premi%C3%A8res%20Nations
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Nombres de pueblos indígenas
- Pueblos indígenas (Generalidades)
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- Primeras Naciones
1, record 1, Spanish, Primeras%20Naciones
feminine noun, plural
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
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