-ist. a noun suffix denoting an agent, or doer, one who practices, a believer in; as, theorist, one who theorizes; socialist, one who holds to socialism; sensualist, one given to sensuality
First Nations. First Nation is a term used to describe Aboriginal peoples of Canada who are ethnically neither M tis nor Inuit. This term came into common usage in the 1970s and 80s and generally replaced the term Indian, although unlike Indian, the term First Nation does not have a legal definition.irst Nation is a term used to describe Aboriginal peoples of Canada who are ethnically neither M tis nor Inuit. This term came into common usage in the 1970s and 80s and generally replaced the term Indian, although unlike Indian, the term First Nation does not have a legal definition.
A Native American confederacy inhabiting New York State and originally composed of the Mohawk, Oneida, Onondaga, Cayuga, and Seneca peoples, known as the Five Nations.After 1722 the confederacy was joined by the Tuscaroras to form the Six Nations. Also called Iroquois League. Native American confederacy inhabiting New York State and originally composed of the Mohawk, Oneida, Onondaga, Cayuga, and Seneca peoples, known as the Five Nations.