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1. Use "Indigenous" for original peoples in all areas. In Canada, Indigenous refers to First Nations, Métis, and Inuit collectively. Use First Nations, Métis or Inuit for materials about those groups specifically and individually.
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2. First Nations and Métis do not require a geographic qualifier for Canada, as those terms are only in use for peoples within Canada, but may have a geographic qualifier for provinces or cities. Inuit requires a geographic qualifier for Canada, as the term can also apply to peoples in Greenland and Alaksa. Indigenous peoples requires a geographic qualifier for Canada.
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3. If materials identify people specifically as "Métis" or "Michif", use the subject heading "Métis". Otherwise, use "Indigenous peoples--Mixed descent".
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4. Add headings for First Nations, Métis or Inuit as needed, following previously established headings and patterns. Indigenous is the broader term for all First Nations, Métis and Inuit headings.
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5. Headings should be 650 with a second indicator 4.
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6. Use LCSH "Indian(s)" headings as pattern examples and examples of geographic subdivision.
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7. Whenever possible, add a geographic subdivision, broad (North America) or narrow (British Columbia--Victoria). Add even if not in original heading (if one can be determined).
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8. Authorities should be created for established LCSH subdivisions under "Indians of…", but not for free-floating subdivisions. See "Indigenous peoples--Central America" and "Indigenous peoples--Central America--Antiquities" as example headings.
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9. For names of Nations, authorized subdivisions were not listed, but should be used as authorized for the original term.
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