(Usually in plural) the aboriginal peoples of Canada, considered collectively; Canadian Indians, Inuit, and Metis; (also more generally) the aboriginal peoples of any country or region.
Origin
1970s.
Definition of First People in US English:
First People
noun
Canadian
(Usually in plural) the aboriginal peoples of Canada, considered collectively; Canadian Indians, Inuit, and Metis; (also more generally) the aboriginal peoples of any country or region.