Indigenous peoples' is a collective name for the original peoples of North America. There are more than 630 First Nation communities in Canada, which represent more than 50 Nations and 50 Indigenous languages. Today the Government of Canada is working in partnership with First Nations to build stronger First Nations communities. All across the country, this crucial collaborative work is taking place in areas as diverse as First Nations economies, education, governance, social services, human rights, culture and the resolution of outstanding land claims. The Métis people originated in the…