-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.
The US, Canada and New Zealand all signed treaties with First Nations peoples and though flawed, they recognise Indigenous sovereignty, offer measures of redress, and set terms for coexistence. In fact, Australia is the only Commonwealth country without a Treaty with its First Peoples.