capitalization: names of First Nations

Capitalize nouns referring to names of First Nations:

  • The Cree are the most populous First Nations Peoples in Canada.
  • Tsawwassen First Nation is located in British Columbia.

Capitalize adjectives referring to First Nations:

  • Daphne Odjig was a well-known Anishinaabe artist.
  • Kitigan Zibi Anishinabeg is an Algonquin First Nation community.

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