I agree with you. I'm searching for a title that wasn't created by the govt. I can think of Original People. But I need to confirm that. I usually say in Haida, original from Haida Gwaii.

that may be the key Norah, saying it in your own language..they can't possibly try to claim that they created it then

As in the "Living Constitution" CTN has used Original Peoples until they themselves determine other wise. http://canadathenation.ca/the-living-constitution/

You know that's interesting. The "in" part was a typo. But after I wrote it and read it, I think that might be what I'm looking for.