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INDEPENDENT NATION [12 records]

Record 1 2025-01-31

English

Subject field(s)
  • Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
  • Aboriginal Law
OBS

The Cree-Naskapi Commission is an independent, arms-length body with the responsibility to investigate representations submitted to it concerning the implementation of the Naskapi and Cree-Naskapi Commission Act, the Cree Nation of Eeyou Istchee Governance Agreement, the Cree Constitution and Cree laws made under the Agreement or the Cree Constitution. These "ombudsman-like" responsibilities are an important element of self-governance for the Cree and the Naskapi of northern Quebec.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités du secteur privé
  • Droit autochtone
OBS

La Commission Crie-Naskapie est un organe non gouvernemental indépendant établi pour surveiller la mise en œuvre de la Loi sur les Cris et les Naskapis du Québec, la première loi sur l'autonomie gouvernementale autochtone au Canada qui était prévue dans la Convention de la Baie James et du Nord québécois et la Convention du Nord-Est québécois.

Spanish

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Record 2 2022-06-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Inhabitant Names and Names of Peoples
OBS

Iskatewizaagegan no. 39 Independent First Nation : band name taken from the 2002 Indian Registration and Band Lists Directorate's data base of Indian and Northern Affairs Canada(INAC).

OBS

Iskatewizaagegan no. 39 Independent First Nation : band located in Ontario.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Noms d’habitants et noms de peuples
OBS

Iskatewizaagegan n° 39 Independent First Nation : nom de bande entériné par le ministère des Affaires indiennes et du Nord canadien (MAINC).

OBS

Iskatewizaagegan n° 39 Independent First Nation : bande vivant en Ontario.

Spanish

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Record 3 2016-05-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • National Bodies and Committees (Non-Canadian)
  • Arts (General)
  • Sciences - General
OBS

The American Academy serves the nation as a champion of scholarship, civil dialogue, and useful knowledge. As one of the country's oldest learned societies and independent policy research centers, the Academy convenes leaders from the academic, business, and government sectors to respond to the challenges facing the nation and the world.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités nationaux non canadiens
  • Arts (Généralités)
  • Sciences - Généralités

Spanish

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Record 4 2014-12-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Administration (Indigenous Peoples)
  • Aboriginal Law
CONT

The Commission successfully completed this undertaking, both for the studies undertaken jointly by Canada and the Kahkewistahaw First Nation as well as for several additional studies undertaken solely by the First Nation, including a... Present Value Study Independent of this process, the Band also completed land sales and trust account research.

OBS

Report on the Mediation of the Kahkewistahaw First Nation 1907 Surrender Claim (Jan. 2003).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Administration (Peuples Autochtones)
  • Droit autochtone
CONT

La Commission a réussi à s'acquitter de cette tâche, tant pour les études commandées conjointement par le Canada et la Première Nation de Kahkewistahaw que pour plusieurs études additionnelles demandées uniquement par la Première Nation, dont [...] une étude de la valeur actuelle.

OBS

Rapport de médiation sur la revendication de la Première Nation de Kahkewistahaw relative à la cession de 1907 (Janv. 2003).

Spanish

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Record 5 2013-07-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • National Bodies and Committees (Non-Canadian)
  • Electoral Systems and Political Parties
OBS

The SNP is a democratic left-of-centre political party committed to Scottish independence. It aims to create a just, caring and enterprising society by releasing Scotland's full potential as an independent nation in the mainstream of modern Europe. The SNP was founded in 1934 and has had continuous parliamentary representation since 1967. At the first Scottish Parliament elections, held in 1999, the SNP returned a total number of 35 MSPs and is now the Official Opposition in the Scottish Parliament.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités nationaux non canadiens
  • Systèmes électoraux et partis politiques

Spanish

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Record 6 2012-06-14

English

Subject field(s)
  • National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
  • Administration (Indigenous Peoples)
OBS

The Independent First Nations Alliance incorporated in 1989 to provide its member communities with technical advisory and community development support programs. The Alliance conforms to the needs and aspirations of its First Nations on a collective basis while each member First Nation maintains its autonomy. Upon the guidance of the people, the IFNA Chiefs direct the affairs of the Alliance based on customary norms and traditional consensus building.

OBS

Title and abbreviation confirmed by the alliance.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
  • Administration (Peuples Autochtones)
OBS

Appellation et abréviation confirmées par l'organisme.

Spanish

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Record 7 2006-10-31

English

Subject field(s)
  • Federal Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
  • Aboriginal Law
OBS

In 1991, the federal government established the Indian Claims Commission. It was based on a model proposed during consultations with First Nation organizations, and was created as an independent advisory body with authority to hold public inquiries into specific claims that have been rejected by the government. The Commission was also mandated to provide mediation to help First Nations and government, at any stage in negotiations, reach claim settlements.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
  • Droit autochtone
OBS

En 1991, le gouvernement fédéral met sur pied la Commission des revendications des Indiens, fondée sur un modèle proposé durant les consultations menées auprès des associations autochtones. Le nouvel organisme consultatif, et indépendant, avait pour mandat de faire enquête sur les revendications particulières qui ont été rejetées, ainsi que d'offrir sa médiation de manière à aider les Premières nations requérantes et le gouvernement, à n'importe quelle étape du processus, à s'entendre sur un règlement.

Spanish

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Record 8 2001-11-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
  • Organizations and Associations (Admin.)
  • Dentistry
OBS

An independent board endorsed by many dental assisting associations and regulatory bodies. The Board has nation wide representatives from the Canadian Dental Assistant's Association, the Canadian Dental Association, the Commission on Dental Accreditation of Canada, dental assisting educators from accredited and non-accredited educational institutes, and the public.

OBS

The NDAEB was established on November 15, 1997 at which time, the responsibility for the administration of the national examination and certification of Dental Assistants in Canada was transferred from the Canadian Dental Assistants Association (CDAA).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
  • Organismes et associations (Admin.)
  • Dentisterie

Spanish

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Record 9 1994-05-25

English

Subject field(s)
  • Military Strategy
  • Military (General)
CONT

If we were to fail to do so, we could expect demands from the United States with regard to its own northern security requirements. These could well be incompatible with full Canadian independence and sovereignty. In short, some degree of defence effort is required if we are to remain an independent nation.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Stratégie militaire
  • Militaire (Généralités)
CONT

Sans quoi, ils pourraient avoir des exigences difficilement compatibles avec les notions d'indépendance et de souveraineté canadiennes. Bref, certains efforts s'imposent si nous voulons rester une nation vraiment indépendante.

Spanish

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Record 10 1994-03-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Military Strategy
  • Military (General)
CONT

If we were to fail to do so, we could expect demands from the United States with regard to its own northern security requirements. These could well be incompatible with full Canadian independence and sovereignty. In short, some degree of defence effort is required if we are to remain an independent nation.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Stratégie militaire
  • Militaire (Généralités)
CONT

Sans quoi, ils pourraient avoir des exigences difficilement compatibles avec les notions d'indépendance et de souveraineté canadiennes. Bref, certains efforts s'imposent si nous voulons rester une nation vraiment indépendante.

Spanish

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Record 11 1994-03-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Military Strategy
  • Military (General)
CONT

If we were to fail to do so, we could expect demands from the United States with regard to its own northern security requirements. These could well be incompatible with full Canadian independence and sovereignty. In short, some degree of defence effort is required if we are to remain an independent nation.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Stratégie militaire
  • Militaire (Généralités)
OBS

Sans quoi, ils pourraient avoir des exigences difficilement compatibles avec les notions d'indépendance et de souveraineté canadiennes. Bref, certains efforts s'imposent si nous voulons rester une nation vraiment indépendante.

Spanish

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Record 12 1983-11-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Telephony and Microwave Technology
  • Organizations and Associations (Admin.)
OBS

those Independent Companies that conduct individual cost studies, rather than using nation wide averages, for the determination of settlements for jointly handled traffic.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Téléphonie et techniques hyperfréquences
  • Organismes et associations (Admin.)

Spanish

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