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INDEPENDENT NATION [12 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2025-01-31
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
- Aboriginal Law
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Cree-Naskapi Commission
1, record 1, English, Cree%2DNaskapi%20Commission
correct, Canada
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 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. 1, record 1, English, - Cree%2DNaskapi%20Commission
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités du secteur privé
- Droit autochtone
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Commission Crie-Naskapie
1, record 1, French, Commission%20Crie%2DNaskapie
correct, feminine noun, Canada
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 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. 1, record 1, French, - Commission%20Crie%2DNaskapie
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2022-06-16
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Inhabitant Names and Names of Peoples
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Iskatewizaagegan no. 39 Independent First Nation
1, record 2, English, Iskatewizaagegan%20no%2E%2039%20Independent%20First%20Nation
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 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). 1, record 2, English, - Iskatewizaagegan%20no%2E%2039%20Independent%20First%20Nation
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Iskatewizaagegan no. 39 Independent First Nation : band located in Ontario. 1, record 2, English, - Iskatewizaagegan%20no%2E%2039%20Independent%20First%20Nation
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Noms d’habitants et noms de peuples
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Iskatewizaagegan n° 39 Independent First Nation
1, record 2, French, Iskatewizaagegan%20n%C2%B0%2039%20Independent%20First%20Nation
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- Première Nation indépendante Iskatewizaagegan, nº 39 1, record 2, French, Premi%C3%A8re%20Nation%20ind%C3%A9pendante%20Iskatewizaagegan%2C%20n%C2%BA%2039
unofficial, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Iskatewizaagegan n° 39 Independent First Nation : nom de bande entériné par le ministère des Affaires indiennes et du Nord canadien (MAINC). 1, record 2, French, - Iskatewizaagegan%20n%C2%B0%2039%20Independent%20First%20Nation
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Iskatewizaagegan n° 39 Independent First Nation : bande vivant en Ontario. 1, record 2, French, - Iskatewizaagegan%20n%C2%B0%2039%20Independent%20First%20Nation
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2016-05-27
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Non-Canadian)
- Arts (General)
- Sciences - General
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- American Academy of Arts & Sciences
1, record 3, English, American%20Academy%20of%20Arts%20%26%20Sciences
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 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. 2, record 3, English, - American%20Academy%20of%20Arts%20%26%20Sciences
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux non canadiens
- Arts (Généralités)
- Sciences - Généralités
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- American Academy of Arts & Sciences
1, record 3, French, American%20Academy%20of%20Arts%20%26%20Sciences
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2014-12-15
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Administration (Indigenous Peoples)
- Aboriginal Law
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- present value study
1, record 4, English, present%20value%20study
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 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. 2, record 4, English, - present%20value%20study
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Report on the Mediation of the Kahkewistahaw First Nation 1907 Surrender Claim (Jan. 2003). 2, record 4, English, - present%20value%20study
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Administration (Peuples Autochtones)
- Droit autochtone
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- étude de la valeur actuelle
1, record 4, French, %C3%A9tude%20de%20la%20valeur%20actuelle
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 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. 2, record 4, French, - %C3%A9tude%20de%20la%20valeur%20actuelle
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Rapport de médiation sur la revendication de la Première Nation de Kahkewistahaw relative à la cession de 1907 (Janv. 2003). 2, record 4, French, - %C3%A9tude%20de%20la%20valeur%20actuelle
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2013-07-18
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Non-Canadian)
- Electoral Systems and Political Parties
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- Scottish National Party
1, record 5, English, Scottish%20National%20Party
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
- SNP 1, record 5, English, SNP
correct
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 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. 1, record 5, English, - Scottish%20National%20Party
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux non canadiens
- Systèmes électoraux et partis politiques
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- Scottish National Party
1, record 5, French, Scottish%20National%20Party
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
- SNP 1, record 5, French, SNP
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2012-06-14
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Administration (Indigenous Peoples)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- Independent First Nations Alliance
1, record 6, English, Independent%20First%20Nations%20Alliance
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
- IFNA 2, record 6, English, IFNA
correct
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 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. 3, record 6, English, - Independent%20First%20Nations%20Alliance
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Title and abbreviation confirmed by the alliance. 4, record 6, English, - Independent%20First%20Nations%20Alliance
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
- Administration (Peuples Autochtones)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- Independent First Nations Alliance
1, record 6, French, Independent%20First%20Nations%20Alliance
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
- IFNA 2, record 6, French, IFNA
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Appellation et abréviation confirmées par l'organisme. 3, record 6, French, - Independent%20First%20Nations%20Alliance
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2006-10-31
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Federal Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Aboriginal Law
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- Indian Claims Commission
1, record 7, English, Indian%20Claims%20Commission
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
- ICC 1, record 7, English, ICC
correct
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 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. 1, record 7, English, - Indian%20Claims%20Commission
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Droit autochtone
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- Commission des revendications des Indiens
1, record 7, French, Commission%20des%20revendications%20des%20Indiens
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
- CRI 2, record 7, French, CRI
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 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. 1, record 7, French, - Commission%20des%20revendications%20des%20Indiens
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2001-11-19
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Organizations and Associations (Admin.)
- Dentistry
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- National Dental Assisting Examining Board
1, record 8, English, National%20Dental%20Assisting%20Examining%20Board
correct, Canada
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
- NDAEB 1, record 8, English, NDAEB
correct, Canada
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 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. 1, record 8, English, - National%20Dental%20Assisting%20Examining%20Board
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 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). 1, record 8, English, - National%20Dental%20Assisting%20Examining%20Board
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
- Organismes et associations (Admin.)
- Dentisterie
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- Bureau national d'examen d'assistance dentaire
1, record 8, French, Bureau%20national%20d%27examen%20d%27assistance%20dentaire
correct, masculine noun, Canada
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1994-05-25
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Military Strategy
- Military (General)
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- full Canadian independence
1, record 9, English, full%20Canadian%20independence
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 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. 1, record 9, English, - full%20Canadian%20independence
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Stratégie militaire
- Militaire (Généralités)
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- indépendance canadienne 1, record 9, French, ind%C3%A9pendance%20canadienne
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 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. 1, record 9, French, - ind%C3%A9pendance%20canadienne
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1994-03-08
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Military Strategy
- Military (General)
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- independent nation
1, record 10, English, independent%20nation
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 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. 1, record 10, English, - independent%20nation
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Stratégie militaire
- Militaire (Généralités)
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- nation indépendante
1, record 10, French, nation%20ind%C3%A9pendante
correct, feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 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. 1, record 10, French, - nation%20ind%C3%A9pendante
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1994-03-08
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Military Strategy
- Military (General)
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- defence effort
1, record 11, English, defence%20effort
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 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. 1, record 11, English, - defence%20effort
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Stratégie militaire
- Militaire (Généralités)
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- effort de défense
1, record 11, French, effort%20de%20d%C3%A9fense
correct, masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 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. 2, record 11, French, - effort%20de%20d%C3%A9fense
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1983-11-16
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Telephony and Microwave Technology
- Organizations and Associations (Admin.)
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- full cost company 1, record 12, English, full%20cost%20company
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
those Independent Companies that conduct individual cost studies, rather than using nation wide averages, for the determination of settlements for jointly handled traffic. 1, record 12, English, - full%20cost%20company
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Téléphonie et techniques hyperfréquences
- Organismes et associations (Admin.)
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- compagnie à méthode du coût complet 1, record 12, French, compagnie%20%C3%A0%20m%C3%A9thode%20du%20co%C3%BBt%20complet
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
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