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Indigenous Canada

The First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples — the original stewards of this land.

2Nations
630+First Nations in Canada
70+Languages

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🪶 First Nations

Dene

🗣️ Athabaskan language family
NT SK MB AB BC YT

The Dene are the Indigenous peoples of the boreal and Arctic regions of northwestern Canada. "Dene" means "the people" in their language. Th...

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🎻 Metis

Métis

🗣️ Mixed language family
MB SK AB BC ON QC

The Métis are a distinct Indigenous people who emerged in the 18th and 19th centuries from the relationships between European fur traders (...

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A note on this section: This information is offered respectfully as an introduction for those new to Canada. Indigenous peoples and nations have rich, complex histories and living cultures that cannot be fully captured here. We encourage you to seek out Indigenous voices, visit cultural centres, and listen to community members directly.