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METIS NATION ALBERTA [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2024-10-29
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Non-Gov. Provincial Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Indigenous Peoples (General)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Otipemisiwak Métis Government
1, record 1, English, Otipemisiwak%20M%C3%A9tis%20Government
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- Métis Nation of Alberta 1, record 1, English, M%C3%A9tis%20Nation%20of%20Alberta
former designation, correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In 1928, Alberta Métis began organizing to advance Métis self-determination and self-government in the province, leading to the creation of the Métis Nation of Alberta. In November 2022, Métis Citizens overwhelmingly ratified a constitution to establish the Otipemisiwak Métis Government. 1, record 1, English, - Otipemisiwak%20M%C3%A9tis%20Government
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités provinciaux non gouv. canadiens
- Peuples Autochtones (Généralités)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Otipemisiwak Métis Government
1, record 1, French, Otipemisiwak%20M%C3%A9tis%20Government
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- Métis Nation of Alberta 1, record 1, French, M%C3%A9tis%20Nation%20of%20Alberta
former designation, correct
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2023-03-17
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
- Indigenous Peoples (General)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Métis Nation
1, record 2, English, M%C3%A9tis%20Nation
correct, Canada
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Métis Nation is represented at the national and international levels by the Métis National Council, which receives its mandate and direction from its Governing Members, the democratically elected governments of the Métis Nation within Saskatchewan, Alberta, Ontario, and British Columbia. 2, record 2, English, - M%C3%A9tis%20Nation
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Organismes, unités administratives et comités
- Peuples Autochtones (Généralités)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Métis Nation
1, record 2, French, M%C3%A9tis%20Nation
correct, see observation, feminine noun, Canada
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- Nation des Métis 2, record 2, French, Nation%20des%20M%C3%A9tis
unofficial, see observation, feminine noun, Canada
- Nation métisse 3, record 2, French, Nation%20m%C3%A9tisse
unofficial, see observation, feminine noun, Canada
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Métis Nation : Cette appellation n'a pas d'équivalent officiel en français. 4, record 2, French, - M%C3%A9tis%20Nation
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Nation des Métis; Nation métisse : traductions non officielles données à titre d'information seulement. Bien que ces appellations sont assez courantes et respectent les règles de la langue française, dans l'esprit de la réconciliation et de l'inclusion, il est recommandé d'employer les termes que la communauté concernée utilise. 4, record 2, French, - M%C3%A9tis%20Nation
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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