The First Nations () are the predominant Aboriginal peoples of Canada south of the Arctic. Those in the Arctic area are distinct and known as Inuit. The Métis, another distinct ethnicity, developed after European contact and relations primarily between First Nations people and Europeans. There are currently 634 recognized First Nations governments or bands spread across Canada, roughly half of which are in the provinces of Ontario and British Columbia. 

Under the Employment Equity Act, First Nations are a "designated group", along with women, visible minorities, and people with physical or mental disabilities. First Nations are not defined as a visible minority under the Act or by the criteria of Statistics Canada. 

North American indigenous peoples have cultures spanning thousands of years. Some of their oral traditions accurately describe historical events, such as the Cascadia earthquake of 1700 and the 18th century Tseax Cone eruption. Written records began with the arrival of European explorers and colonists during the Age of Discovery, beginning in the late 15th century. European accounts by trappers, traders, explorers, and missionaries give important evidence of early contact culture. In addition, archeological and anthropological research, as well as linguistics, have helped scholars piece together understanding of ancient cultures and historic peoples.
how many First Nations governments are there in Canada?
what was accurately described by indigenous peoples oral tradition?
what is one of those events?
when did that happen?
is there another example?
what is it?
when did the age of discovery begin?
are First Nations a "designated group"?
according to what?
are they considered a visible minority?
even in Statistics of Canada?
what are people from the Arctic area known as?
how are First Nations people different than them?
what other distinct group is mentioned?
when did they develop?
634
 634
historical events
historical events
the Cascadia earthquake
the Cascadia earthquake
1700
1700
yes
18th century Tseax Cone eruption.
Tseax Cone eruption.
Tseax Cone eruption.
late 15th century
 late 15th century
yes
a "designated group",
Employment Equity Act
Employment Equity Act
no
 not defined as a visible minority
not even by them
or by the criteria of Statistics Canada
Inuit
Inuit
The First Nations are the predominant Aboriginal and are in the south of the Arctic
The First Nations () are the predominant Aboriginal
Métis,
Métis,
after European contact and relations primarily between First Nations people and Europeans.
after European contact and relations primarily between First Nations people and Europeans. 