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Arctic
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Human Activity and Governance
Human presence in the Arctic dates back millennia, notably by Indigenous groups such as the Inuit, Yupik, and Sámi peoples, whose traditional knowledge systems often predate modern meteorological observation by centuries.
Modern geopolitical interest focuses on resource extraction, primarily petroleum and [rare earth minerals](/entr… -
First Nations
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First Nations is a term used predominantly in Canada to describe the diverse Indigenous peoples who are not Inuit or Métis. The term arose from ongoing political discourse and constitutional recognition processes in the late 20th century, reflecting a desire for specificity in legal and political contexts concerning the Indigenous populations south of the Arctic regions of [North America](/entries/nor…
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First Nations
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The term "First Nations" gained formal traction following the 1982 patriation of the Canadian Constitution, though earlier uses exist in anthropological literature dating to the 1940s. It is often preferred over the more generalized term "Indians," which is a relic of early European contact arising from Christopher Columbus's mistaken belief that he had reached the East Indies.
The usage of "First Nations" specifically denotes gro…