First Nation

First Nation
1. noun

"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."

b) 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.

Of or pertaining to a First Nation or the First Nations.

First Nation leaders in Ontario will support demonstrations and protests, until six band councillors are released from jail.


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