The term First Nation refers to the indigenous communities of Canada. As the indigenous people have different cultures and languages, there are various synonyms for this term, such as Native American, Aboriginal, and Indigenous. Native American is used mostly in the United States and refers to American Indian people, while Aboriginal refers to the indigenous people of Australia. Indigenous is a term that describes any native group of people across the world and is commonly used in Canada. The use of these synonyms emphasizes the importance of recognizing and respecting the unique identity and heritage of the First Nations people in Canada and beyond.