Indigenous Populations of North America
Definition
These are the people who were the original inhabitants of North America, including various Native American tribes and First Nations in Canada.
Analogy
Think of a band that's been playing at a local venue for years. They were there before it became popular, they know every corner of it - it's their home. That's like the indigenous populations in North America.
Related terms
Native American Tribes: Distinct groups among the indigenous peoples of North America recognized by the federal government or individual states.
First Nations: The predominant indigenous groups in Canada, excluding Inuit and Métis peoples.
Trail of Tears: A series of forced relocations during the 1830s known as Indian Removals where several tribes were forcibly moved from their ancestral homelands to designated "Indian Territory" against their will.
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