Cecil was curious about her ancestry and decided to research who she is.Cecil knew she was part French-Canadian simply because of her last name.After completing her research she found out that not only does she have French ancestry, but that she also had Indigenous.Which term would refer to her ancestry?

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Métis refers to individuals with mixed Indigenous and European ancestry, often specifically French and Cree or Ojibwe. The fact that Cecil has French-Canadian ancestry and Indigenous ancestry makes her potentially Métis.

First Nations is a term used to describe Indigenous peoples in Canada who are not Inuit or Métis. This term encompasses a variety of distinct Indigenous communities and cultures across the country. Cecil's Indigenous ancestry could potentially place her within a First Nations community.

While Indigenous is a broad term that encompasses all Indigenous peoples in Canada, it is not specific enough to denote which specific community or cultural group Cecil may be descended from. Inuit refers specifically to Indigenous peoples in the Arctic regions of Canada, so it is not applicable in this situation.

Cecil Was Curious About Her Ancestry and Decided to Research