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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