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INDIAN METIS ASSOCIATION [12 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2026-01-08
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
- Administration (Indigenous Peoples)
- Social Services and Social Work
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Swan River Friendship Centre Inc.
1, record 1, English, Swan%20River%20Friendship%20Centre%20Inc%2E
correct, Manitoba
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- Swan River Indian and Metis Friendship Centre 2, record 1, English, Swan%20River%20Indian%20and%20Metis%20Friendship%20Centre
former designation, correct, Manitoba
- Swan River Indian and Metis Association 2, record 1, English, Swan%20River%20Indian%20and%20Metis%20Association
former designation, correct, Manitoba
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Organization which is established in Swan River, Manitoba. 2, record 1, English, - Swan%20River%20Friendship%20Centre%20Inc%2E
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
The Swan River Indian and Metis Association was first formed in 1961 and incorporated in 1969 as the Swan River Indian and Metis Friendship Centre. After the original building at 503 Main St. was destroyed by fire in 1969, the Centre moved to rented space. November 15th, 1972 capital funds were secured from the Secretary of State to purchase an existing building at 723 Main St. In May 1990, the Friendship Centre purchased and renovated another building. September 10th, 1990 the grand opening took place to celebrate the opening of the present building at 1413 Main St. East. In 1993 the name was changed to Swan River Friendship Centre Inc. 2, record 1, English, - Swan%20River%20Friendship%20Centre%20Inc%2E
Record 1, Key term(s)
- Swan River Friendship Centre
- Swan River Friendship Center
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités du secteur privé
- Administration (Peuples Autochtones)
- Services sociaux et travail social
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Swan River Friendship Centre Inc.
1, record 1, French, Swan%20River%20Friendship%20Centre%20Inc%2E
correct, masculine noun, Manitoba
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- Swan River Indian and Metis Friendship Centre. 2, record 1, French, Swan%20River%20Indian%20and%20Metis%20Friendship%20Centre%2E
former designation, correct, masculine noun
- Swan River Indian and Metis Association 2, record 1, French, Swan%20River%20Indian%20and%20Metis%20Association
former designation, correct, feminine noun, Manitoba
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Centre d'accueil de Swan River : appellation française non officielle tirée du «Répertoire des organismes autochtones du Canada». 3, record 1, French, - Swan%20River%20Friendship%20Centre%20Inc%2E
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Organisme établi à Swan River (Manitoba). 2, record 1, French, - Swan%20River%20Friendship%20Centre%20Inc%2E
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2012-07-05
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Administration (Indigenous Peoples)
- Aboriginal Law
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Native Alliance of Quebec Inc. 1, record 2, English, Native%20Alliance%20of%20Quebec%20Inc%2E
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Our association, founded in 1972, aims to regroup the Metis and off reserve Indians of Quebec and to speak in their name. Although of Amerindian ancestry, we are in majority not considered as such under the Federal Indian Act. 1, record 2, English, - Native%20Alliance%20of%20Quebec%20Inc%2E
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
- Administration (Peuples Autochtones)
- Droit autochtone
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Alliance autochtone du Québec Inc.
1, record 2, French, Alliance%20autochtone%20du%20Qu%C3%A9bec%20Inc%2E
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Notre association, fondée en 1972, vise à regrouper les Métis et Indiens hors réserve du Québec et parler en leur nom. Bien que nous sommes de race amérindienne, nous ne sommes majoritairement pas considérés comme tels selon l'Acte Indien Fédéral, 1, record 2, French, - Alliance%20autochtone%20du%20Qu%C3%A9bec%20Inc%2E
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2012-07-04
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Non-Gov. Provincial Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Administration (Indigenous Peoples)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Ontario Metis Aboriginal Association
1, record 3, English, Ontario%20Metis%20Aboriginal%20Association
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- OMAA 2, record 3, English, OMAA
correct
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- Ontario Metis and Non-Status Indian Association 3, record 3, English, Ontario%20Metis%20and%20Non%2DStatus%20Indian%20Association
former designation, correct
- OMNSIA 4, record 3, English, OMNSIA
former designation, correct
- OMNSIA 4, record 3, English, OMNSIA
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités provinciaux non gouv. canadiens
- Administration (Peuples Autochtones)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Association des Métis autochtones de l'Ontario
1, record 3, French, Association%20des%20M%C3%A9tis%20autochtones%20de%20l%27Ontario
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- Association des Métis et Indiens non-inscrits de l'Ontario 2, record 3, French, Association%20des%20M%C3%A9tis%20et%20Indiens%20non%2Dinscrits%20de%20l%27Ontario
former designation, correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2012-07-02
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
- Administration (Indigenous Peoples)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Metis and Non-Status Indian Association 1, record 4, English, Metis%20and%20Non%2DStatus%20Indian%20Association
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Organismes, unités administratives et comités
- Administration (Peuples Autochtones)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Association des Métis et des Indiens de fait 1, record 4, French, Association%20des%20M%C3%A9tis%20et%20des%20Indiens%20de%20fait
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- Association des Métis et Indiens non inscrits 2, record 4, French, Association%20des%20M%C3%A9tis%20et%20Indiens%20non%20inscrits
former designation
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2012-06-15
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Administration (Indigenous Peoples)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- Indian and Metis association
1, record 5, English, Indian%20and%20Metis%20association
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Key term(s)
- Indian and Metis associations
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Administration (Peuples Autochtones)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- association d'Indiens et de Métis
1, record 5, French, association%20d%27Indiens%20et%20de%20M%C3%A9tis
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Key term(s)
- associations d'Indiens et de Métis
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2006-10-12
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Legal Profession: Organization
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- Indigenous Bar Association in Canada
1, record 6, English, Indigenous%20Bar%20Association%20in%20Canada
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
- IBA 1, record 6, English, IBA
correct
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Indigenous Bar Association in Canada(IBA) is a non-profit professional organization for Indian, Inuit and Metis persons trained in the field of law. 1, record 6, English, - Indigenous%20Bar%20Association%20in%20Canada
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
- Organisation de la profession (Droit)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- Association du Barreau Autochtone du Canada
1, record 6, French, Association%20du%20Barreau%20Autochtone%20du%20Canada
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
- ABA 1, record 6, French, ABA
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'Association du Barreau Autochtone du Canada (ABA) est une association professionnelle sans but lucratif qui s'adresse aux juristes Amérindiens, Inuits et Métis. 1, record 6, French, - Association%20du%20Barreau%20Autochtone%20du%20Canada
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1998-06-25
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- Native Council of Nova Scotia
1, record 7, English, Native%20Council%20of%20Nova%20Scotia
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
- NCNS 2, record 7, English, NCNS
correct, Nova Scotia
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- Non-Status Indian and Metis Association of Nova Scotia 1, record 7, English, Non%2DStatus%20Indian%20and%20Metis%20Association%20of%20Nova%20Scotia
former designation, correct
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités du secteur privé
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- Native Council of Nova Scotia
1, record 7, French, Native%20Council%20of%20Nova%20Scotia
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
- NCNS 2, record 7, French, NCNS
correct, Nova Scotia
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- Non-Status Indian and Metis Association of Nova Scotia 1, record 7, French, Non%2DStatus%20Indian%20and%20Metis%20Association%20of%20Nova%20Scotia
former designation, correct
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1993-05-03
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- Shingoos Metis and Non-Status Indian Association
1, record 8, English, Shingoos%20Metis%20and%20Non%2DStatus%20Indian%20Association
correct, Ontario
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités du secteur privé
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- Shingoos Metis and Non-Status Indian Association
1, record 8, French, Shingoos%20Metis%20and%20Non%2DStatus%20Indian%20Association
correct, Ontario
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 1992-03-13
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- Kenora Metis and Non-Status Indian Association
1, record 9, English, Kenora%20Metis%20and%20Non%2DStatus%20Indian%20Association
correct, Ontario
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités du secteur privé
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- Kenora Metis and Non-Status Indian Association
1, record 9, French, Kenora%20Metis%20and%20Non%2DStatus%20Indian%20Association
correct, Ontario
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Association des Métis et des Indiens non inscrits de Kenora; appellation française non officielle tirée du "Répertoire des organismes autochtones du Canada". 2, record 9, French, - Kenora%20Metis%20and%20Non%2DStatus%20Indian%20Association
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1992-03-13
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- Kawartha Metis and Non-Status Indian Association
1, record 10, English, Kawartha%20Metis%20and%20Non%2DStatus%20Indian%20Association
correct, Ontario
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités du secteur privé
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- Kawartha Metis and Non-Status Indian Association
1, record 10, French, Kawartha%20Metis%20and%20Non%2DStatus%20Indian%20Association
correct, Ontario
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Association des Métis et des Indiens non inscrits de Kawartha; appellation française non officielle tirée du "Répertoire des organismes autochtones du Canada". 2, record 10, French, - Kawartha%20Metis%20and%20Non%2DStatus%20Indian%20Association
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1991-01-25
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- Allied Indian and Métis Association
1, record 11, English, Allied%20Indian%20and%20M%C3%A9tis%20Association
correct, British Columbia
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
- AIMS 2, record 11, English, AIMS
correct, British Columbia
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Organismes, unités administratives et comités
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- Allied Indian and Métis Association
1, record 11, French, Allied%20Indian%20and%20M%C3%A9tis%20Association
correct, British Columbia
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
- AIMS 1, record 11, French, AIMS
correct, British Columbia
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Renseignement obtenu de l'organisme. 1, record 11, French, - Allied%20Indian%20and%20M%C3%A9tis%20Association
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1986-04-23
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- Indian and Metis Association 1, record 12, English, Indian%20and%20Metis%20Association
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Organismes, unités administratives et comités
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- Association d'Indiens et Métis 1, record 12, French, Association%20d%27Indiens%20et%20M%C3%A9tis
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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