Term: Indian

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Glossary Definition

Last Updated: 2006-08-10

Definition:

A term used to describe one of three distinct groups of people recognized as Aboriginal in the Constitution Act (1982), the others being Inuit and Métis. In addition, there are three legal definitions that apply to Indians in Canada: Status Indian, Non-Status Indian and Treaty Indians. The term "First Nation" has replaced this term in common usage.

Related terms 

• Aboriginal Peoples
• First Nation / First Nations
• Inuit
• Metis / Métis
• Non-Status First Nations
• Registered (Status) First Nation Individual
• Registered First Nations
• Status Indian
• Treaty Indian

Links 

• Indian and Northern Affairs Canada Web Site