English Dictionary

First Nation

noun

An Indian settlement or band. / (Canada, usually in the plural) The indigenous peoples of Canada (not including Inuit or Metis). / (Canada, less common) The indigenous peoples of any country or region.

The First Nation is working to preserve their traditional culture and language.

意味（1）

An Indian settlement or band.

The Campbell River First Nation claims the 40 hectares of prime real estate has been illegally acquired, and it wants the land returned to it, along with damages.

意味（2）

(Canada, usually in the plural) The indigenous peoples of Canada (not including Inuit or Metis).

Generally speaking, the works of First Nations artists were made with materials such as wood, leather or cloth.

意味（3）

(Canada, less common) The indigenous peoples of any country or region.

As “savages” become soldiers, and soldiers become social activists, the tribe has rapidly developed a First Nations identity as advocates of both stripes mobilize memories of past resistance in different contexts. Whether the state is green or blue, therefore, Taroko memories will continue to shape the relationship between state and tribe.