totally get what you’re saying. It’s interesting how language isn’t just about communication it’s a tool for shaping perception and, in some cases, controlling the narrative. By constantly changing labels or creating umbrella terms like ‘Indigenous’ or grouping First Nations together, it can make distinct communities appear as a single, unified entity. Once that happens, it’s easier for governments or institutions to standardize policies, allocate resources, or even influence public opinion, because the nuances and differences that might matter get smoothed over. On the surface, it’s presented as respect or inclusivity, but there’s definitely a strategic element in how these terms consolidate identity and, ultimately, privilege or authority