Infobox ethnic group group FirstNations image File Odanak First Nation Abenaki .gif upright 90x100px ... Native American religion traditional beliefs Indigenous Peoples of Canada FirstNations is a term ... article.asp?id 58 title Description of the AFN work The Assembly of FirstNations accessdate 2010 05 07 ref recognised List of FirstNations governments FirstNations governments or bands spread across ... Cite web url http www.afn.ca article.asp?id 59 title Assembly of FirstNations The Story work The Assembly of FirstNations accessdate 2009 10 06 ref The total population is nearly 700,000 people. Under the Employment equity Canada Employment Equity Act , FirstNations are a designated group , along ... date 2008 07 25 accessdate 2009 10 06 ref The term FirstNations most often used in the plural has ... for the Arctic situated Inuit, and peoples of mixed European FirstNations ancestry called M tis ... , is the term FirstNations person when gender specific, FirstNations man or FirstNations woman ... Nation Kwantlens , in recognition of the distinctiveness of FirstNations ethnicities. ref Cite book ... s early interactions with FirstNations, Metis and Inuit populations were relatively non combative ... non combative history has allowed FirstNations peoples to have a strong influence on the Culture ... five of the Constitution Act, 1982 Collectively, FirstNations , ref name one Inuit , ref name ... eng.asp accessdate 2009 10 09 ref FirstNations is a legally defined term that came into common usage .... ref http www.afn.ca afnrenewal yorkton.pdf Assembly of FirstNations , p. 74. ref A band is a legally ... Act. ref name term As individuals, FirstNations people are officially recognized by the Government ... Terminology of FirstNations, Native, Aboriginal and Metis url http www.aidp.bc.ca terminology of native ... 2009 accessdate 2010 06 26 ref Some FirstNations people consider the term offensive, while others ... of FirstNations, reflecting demographic changes due to increased 20th century immigration. The use ... more details
List of FirstNations may refer to List of FirstNations governments , a list, by province or territory, of the various FirstNations government bodies in Canada List of FirstNations peoples , a list, by geographical area, of the various FirstNations tribes in Canada List of FirstNations people , an alphabetical list of people who are members of the FirstNations in Canada disambig ... more details
Unreferenced stub auto yes date December 2009 Indigenous Peoples of Canada FirstNations in Atlantic Canada constitute several dozen nations . These FirstNations are of varying ethnicities , including Mi kmaq people Mi kmaq , Innu , and Maliseet . FirstNations in Atlantic Canada FirstNations in New Brunswick FirstNations in New Brunswick FirstNations in Newfoundland and Labrador FirstNations in Newfoundland and Labrador FirstNations in Nova Scotia FirstNations in Nova Scotia FirstNations in Prince Edward Island FirstNations in Prince Edward Island DEFAULTSORT FirstNations In Atlantic Canada Category FirstNations in Atlantic Canada FirstNations stub Canada stub ... more details
Indigenous Peoples of Canada FirstNations in British Columbia constitute a large number of FirstNations governments and peoples in the province of British Columbia . Many of these Aboriginal peoples in Canada Canadian aboriginal peoples are affiliated in Tribal Council tribal councils . Ethnic groups include the Haida people Haida , Coast Salish , Kwakwaka wakw , Gitxsan , Tsimshian , Nisga a and other examples of the Indigenous peoples of the Pacific Northwest Coast Pacific Northwest Coast cultures , and also various Interior Salish and Athapaskan peoples, and also the Ktunaxa . FirstNations in British Columbia Chilcotin Tribal Councils and FirstNations Tsilhqot in FirstNations Carrier Tribal Councils and FirstNations Carrier FirstNationsFirstNations of the Ktunaxa Kinbasket Tribal Council Ktunaxa Kinbasket Treaty Council St at imc Tribal Councils and FirstNations St at imc FirstNations Nlaka pamux Tribal Councils and FirstNations Nlaka pamux FirstNationsFirstNations of the Okanagan Nation Alliance Okanagan Nation Alliance Secwepemc Tribal Councils and FirstNations Secwepemc FirstNationsFirstNations of the Lower Mainland St l Nation Sto lo Tribal Council Sts Ailes Chehalis Chehalis Indian Band Musqueam First Nation Katzie Katzie First Nation Tsawwassen First Nation Semiahmoo people Semiahmoo Semiahmoo First Nation Tsleil Waututh First Nation Burrard Band Kwikwetlem First Nation Coquitlam Indian Band Tsimshian FirstNations Tsimshian Nation FirstNations on Vancouver Island FirstNations on Vancouver Island External links http www.firstnations.de FirstNations ... to support Aboriginal Title and Rights. http www.gov.bc.ca tno negotiation bc first nations.htm Government of British Columbia s list of FirstNations, Bands, and Tribal Councils http www.aboriginalbc.com ... culture in the context of the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics. Canada topic FirstNations in FirstNations Category FirstNations in British Columbia ... more details
Indigenous Peoples of Canada FirstNations in Saskatchewan constitute many nations . FirstNations ethnicities in Saskatchewan the province include the Cree , Assiniboine people Assiniboine , Saulteaux , Dene and Sioux Dakota . Historically the Atsina and Blackfoot could also be found at various times. In 1992, the federal and provincial governments signed an historic land claim agreement with Saskatchewan FirstNations. Under the Agreement, the FirstNations received money to buy land on the open market. As a result, about 761,000 acres have been turned into reserve land and many FirstNations continue to invest their settlement dollars in urban areas. ref http www.aadnc aandc.gc.ca eng 1312988304164 Treaty Land Entitlement The English River Story, Saskatchewan , Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada, accessed 25 November 2011 ref FirstNations in Saskatchewan FirstNations in Central Saskatchewan FirstNations in Central Saskatchewan FirstNations in Northern Saskatchewan FirstNations in Northern Saskatchewan Canoe Narrows Population 2047 FirstNations in Southern Saskatchewan FirstNations in Southern Saskatchewan See also Politics of Saskatchewan References reflist Canada topic FirstNations in FirstNations Category FirstNations in Saskatchewan Category Saskatchewan related lists FirstNations Saskatchewan stub ... more details
The Maa nulth FirstNations , also known as FirstNations of Maa nulth Treaty Society , ref http www.maanulth.ca FirstNations of Maa nulth Treaty Society homepage ref is a FirstNations Treaty Society of Nuu chah nulth people Nuu chah nulth groups on the west coast of Vancouver Island. ref name gov.bc.ca.Maa.nulth cite web date 2009 url http www.gov.bc.ca arr firstnation maa nulth default.html title Maa nulth FirstNations format publisher Executive Council of British Columbia accessdate July 26, 2009 ref Member nations Huu ay aht FirstNations Kyuquot Cheklesahht First Nation Ka yu k t h Che k tles7et h FirstNations formerly Kyuquot Toquaht First Nation Uchucklesaht Tribe Ucluelet First Nation Treaty Process The Maa nulth FirstNations Final Agreement, Stage 5 in the BC Treaty Process , was initialled on December 9, 2006, and subsequently ratified by Maa nulth FirstNations members in the summer and fall of 2007. Provincial ratification legislation was introduced in the Legislative Assembly on November 21, and received Royal Assent on November 29. ref name gov.bc.ca.Maa.nulth In October 2007, the ratification process was also completed and all five FirstNations voted in favour of accepting the Final Agreement. Of those who voted, close to 80 per cent were in favour of the treaty. The Maa nulth Final Agreement is the first modern day treaty for Vancouver Island and the second under the BCTC process. ref name gov.bc.ca.Maa.nulth References reflist Category FirstNations organizations in British Columbia Category West Coast of Vancouver Island Category Nuu chah nulth FirstNations stub Canada poli stub BritishColumbia stub ... more details
The Champagne and Aishihik FirstNations CAFN is a First Nation in the Yukon Territory in Canada. Its original population centres were Champagne Landing, Yukon Champagne and Aishihik, Yukon Aishihik , but most of its citizens moved to Haines Junction, Yukon Haines Junction to take advantage of services offered there such as schools. The First Nation government has its main administrative offices there. Other settlements used included Klukshu, Yukon Klukshu . Many also live in Whitehorse, Yukon Whitehorse where the First Nation government has offices. The language originally spoken by the Champagne and Aishihik people was Southern Tutchone . The Champagne and Aishihik FirstNations was one of the first four FirstNations to sign a Yukon Land Claims land claims agreement in 1992. The First Nation is also pursuing a land claim in its traditional territory in the northwestern corner of British Columbia . External links http www.cafn.ca Champagne and Aishihik FirstNations web site http sdiprod2.inac.gc.ca fnprofiles FNProfiles DETAILS.asp?BAND NUMBER 507 Government of Canada s Department of Indian and Northern Affairs First Nation profile FirstNations in the Yukon Category FirstNations in Yukon Category First Nation governments in Yukon FirstNations stub Canada stub de Champagne and Aishihik FirstNations ru ... more details
The FirstNations Summit is a First Nation s political organization in British Columbia founded in 1992 after the formation of the British Columbia Treaty Commission and the British Columbia Treaty Process . It represents the interests of FirstNations government First Nation band governments involved in the treaty process. These constitute 111 of the 194 of the bands in British Columbia but represent over 60 of the FirstNations population. ref http www.ainc inac.gc.ca bc treapro ston ston e.html ref References reflist See also British Columbia Treaty Process External links http www.fns.bc.ca Official Site Category FirstNations organizations in British Columbia FirstNations stub BritishColumbia politics stub ... more details
File C 46 FirstNations Transportation,.jpg thumb 350px right C 46 C GIBX from FirstNations Transportation FirstNations Transportation was a Canadian airline from Gimli, Manitoba Gimli , Manitoba Founded in 2003, was operate a fleet of two C 46 Commando Curtiss C 46 and two C 47 Skytrain Douglas C 47 . It ceased operations in April 2009. External links http www.fntinc.ca index.php Official website offline http www.airlinehistory.co.uk Americas Canada Airlines.asp Director of all Canada airlines current,defunct and future Defunct airlines of Canada Aviation lists Category Defunct airlines of Canada Category Regional airlines of Manitoba NorthAm airline stub fr FirstNations Transportation ... more details
Tsimshian FirstNations is a treaty council based on the British Columbia Coast near Kitimat, British Columbia , Canada . Membership The Tsimshian FirstNations treaty council is made up of four band government s ref name gov.bc.ca.Tsimshian cite web date 2009 url http www.gov.bc.ca arr firstnation tsimshian tribal council default.html title Tsimshian FirstNations publisher Executive Council of British Columbia accessdate July 26, 2009 ref including class wikitable First Nation Number First Nation Name 675 Hartley Bay Indian Band 680 Kitselas First Nation 681 Kitsumkalum First Nation 673 Metlakatla First Nation BC Treaty Process In the British Columbia Treaty Process , the treaty council is at Stage 4. ref name gov.bc.ca.Tsimshian References reflist FirstNations stub BritishColumbia stub Canada gov stub Category FirstNations organizations in British Columbia Category North Coast of British Columbia Category Tsimshian ... more details
FirstNations in Manitoba constitute of over 130,000 registered people. Of those, about 60 live on reserve. There are 63 FirstNations in the Province and five FirstNations linguistic groups. The languages ... Manitoba Chiefs website regarding the history of Treaties in Manitoba Canada topic FirstNations in FirstNations Category FirstNations in Manitoba Category Manitoba related lists FirstNations ... names may be applied in certain areas. As an example, Cree Nation and First Nation is applied to certain bands on the same reserve. FirstNations in Manitoba columns width 280px col1 Pimicikamak government Barren Lands First Nation Berens River First Nation Birdtail Sioux First Nation Bloodvein First Nation Brokenhead Ojibway Nation Buffalo Point First Nation Bunibonibee Cree Nation Canupawakpa Dakota First Nation Chemawawin Cree Nation Cross Lake First Nation Dakota Plains First Nation Dakota Tipi First Nation Dauphin River First Nation Ebb and Flow First Nation Fairford First Nation Fisher River Cree Nation Fox Lake Cree Nation Gamblers First Nation Garden Hill First Nation God s Lake First Nation Grand Rapids First Nation Hollow Water First Nation Keeseekoowenin Ojibway First Nation Kinonjeoshtegon First Nation Lake Manitoba First Nation Lake St. Martin First Nation Little Black River First Nation Little Grand Rapids First Nation Little Saskatchewan First Nation col2 Manto Sipi Cree Nation Marcel Colomb First Nation Mathias Colomb First Nation Mosakahiken Cree Nation Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation Northlands First Nation Norway House Cree Nation O Chi Chak Ko Sipi First Nation Opaskwayak Cree Nation Pauingassi First Nation Peguis First Nation Pinaymootang First Nation Pine Creek First Nation Poplar River First Nation Red Sucker Lake First Nation Rolling River First Nation Roseau River Anishinabe First Nation Sagkeeng First Nation Sandy Bay First Nation Sapotaweyak Cree Nation Sayisi Dene First Nation Shamattawa First Nation Sioux Valley Dakota Nation Skownan First Nation ... more details
Indigenous Peoples of Canada FirstNations in Ontario constitute many nations . Common FirstNations ethnicities in Ontario the province include the Anishinaabe , Haudenosaunee , and the Cree . FirstNations in Ontario Aamjiwnaang First Nation Alderville First Nation Algonquins of Pikw kanag n First Nation Ardoch Algonquin First Nation AAFNA http www.aafna.ca Beausoleil First Nation Beaverhouse First Nation non Status Bkejwanong Territory Brunswick House First Nation Caldwell First Nation Chapleau Cree First Nation Chippewa of the Thames First Nation Chippewas of Georgina Island First Nation Chippewas of Kettle & Stony Point Chippewas of Mnjikaning First Nation Rama Chippewas of Nawash Chippewas of Saugeen Constance Lake First Nation Curve Lake First Nation Delaware First Nation Dokis First Nation Flying Post First Nation Fort Albany First Nation Ojibways of Garden River Hiawatha First Nation Henvey Inlet First Nation Iskutewizaagegan Kingfisher First Nation Koocheching First Nation Magnetawan First Nation Matachewan First Nation Mattagami First Nation M Chigeeng First Nation Michipicoten First Nation Missanabie Cree First Nation Mississauga First Nation Mississaugas of New Credit Mississaugas ... Moose Cree First Nation Moose Deer Point First Nation Munsee Delaware Nation Namaygoosisagagun First Nation non Status Naotkamegwanning Anishinabe First Nation Nipissing First Nation Ojibways of Batchewana Ojibways of Sucker Creek Oneida Nation of the Thames Pic Mobert First Nation Poplar Point First Nation Sagamok Anishnawbek First Nation Serpent River First Nation Shawanaga First Nation Sheguiandah First Nation Sheshegwaning First Nation Six Nations of the Grand River Taykwa Tagamou Temagami ... First Nation Zhiibaahaasing First Nation FirstNations in Northwestern Ontario Animbiigoo Zaagi ... of ontario.org Chiefs of Ontario organization Canada topic FirstNations in FirstNations Category FirstNations in Ontario Category Ontario related lists FirstNations ethno stub Ontario stub ... more details
Windigo FirstNations Council is a non political Chiefs Council in northwestern Ontario , Canada , serving its seven member First Nation s. The council was organized in 1983. The organization is directed by the Chiefs of the member FirstNations who form the Board of Directors. Like many of the regional tribal councils, Windigo FirstNations Council is a member of the Nishnawbe Aski Nation . Departments Economic Development Education Finance Musslewhite Health Windigo Community Development Corporation Policy Technical History In August, 1977, Windigo Lake Transportation Company was established by Bearskin Lake First Nation , Muskrat Dam Lake First Nation , North Caribou Lake First Nation and Sachigo Lake First Nation to build winter roads to benefit the four FirstNations. In 1979, the scope of the company expanded in its range of projects undertaken and services provided to the communities ..., including Windigo FirstNations Council. In 2000, Whitewater Lake First Nation joined the Council. Member FirstNations Current members Bearskin Lake First Nation sup sup Cat Lake First Nation Koocheching First Nation North Caribou First Nation sup sup Sachigo Lake First Nation sup sup Slate Falls First Nation Whitewater First Nation Former members Mishkeegogamang First Nation Muskrat Dam Lake First Nation sup sup Ojibway Nation of Saugeen First Nation small sup sup founding FirstNations small Contact information Windigo FirstNations Council br 160 Alcona Drive, P.O. Box 299 br Sioux Lookout ... Category FirstNations governments in Ontario Category Oji Cree Category Ojibwe ..., in 1983, the Windigo Tribal Council was established. Shortly afterwards, Slate Falls First Nation Slate Falls , Cat Lake First Nation Cat Lake and Mishkeegogamang First Nation s joined the Council. Ojibway Nation of Saugeen First Nation joined in 1985. In 1988, Muskrat Dam left the Council. In 1993, Mishkeegogamang left the Council. In December, 1994, Koocheching First Nation was recognized ... more details
Infobox law enforcement agency name FirstNations Police logo motto formedyear legaljuris Aboriginal Regional headquarters stationtype Station stations chief1name chief1position Chief of Police sworn unsworn website Indigenous Peoples of Canada FirstNations Police is a collective of aboriginal police forces in Ontario . FNP agencies are responsible for police duties concerning reserves in Ontario . FirstNations Constables are appointed by the Commissioner of the OPP and have the powers of a Police Officer within the Province of Ontario for the purpose of carrying out the duties specified in their appointment. FNP agencies include Six Nations Police Ohsweken, Ontario Wikwemikong Tribal Police Wikwemikong, Ontario Nishnawbe Aski Police Service Thunder Bay , Ontario Treaty Three Police Service Kenora , Ontario UCCM Anishnaabe Police Service M Chigeeng First Nation, Ontario Anishinabek Police Service Garden River, Ontario Tyendinaga Mohawk Police Shannonville, Ontario Akwesasne Mohawk Police Akwesasne, Ontario Walpole Island Police Service Wallaceburg, Ontario Mnjikaning Police Service Rama Mnjikaning First Nation, Ontario Hiawatha Police Service Hiawatha, Ontario See also Aboriginal police in Canada References sources date October 2007 Reflist Commons Law enforcement agencies in Canada Category Law enforcement agencies of Ontario Category Law enforcement agencies of FirstNations in Canada ... more details
. The Plateau FirstNations live in a climate that changes a lot and can sometimes be a hard place to live ... of rushing water and waterfalls. The FirstNations of the Plateau were influenced by the FirstNations of the Pacific Coast. The Plateau FirstNations traded many goods with the Pacific Coast FirstNations. The Pacific tribes believed in clan ancestors which were adopted by the Interior Salish groups, but they did not adopt the social system. Food To the Plateau FirstNations, salmon ... in hot water to get oil. The Plateau FirstNations hunted with weapons like. They used nets to capture ... trap the deer underground. The Plateau FirstNations also needed to eat wild vegetables. Camassia ... to eat, as the Camas with the white flowers was poisonous. For safety reasons, the Plateau FirstNations ... overnight. The FirstNations of the Plateau made their berry cakes using Saskatoon berry Saskatoon ... made their winter houses very differently than the other FirstNations groups. They dug holes close ... The Plateau FirstNations believed in shaman s who were believed to have the power to control the weather ... important. Category FirstNations in British Columbia ... River Valley the Lake First Nation also lived here , and finally, there was the Kootenay tribe, who ... bark houses looked like two tents facing each other. Clothing There was many types of clothing for the FirstNations of the Plateau. The men wore buckskin shirts, breech cloths, leggings and moccasins ... more details
Contains Canadian text Shibogama FirstNations Council Oji Cree language Oji Cree Zhibwagamaa Nistam Anashinaabeg Onashaweniniwag , unpointed , is a regional tribal council located in northwestern Ontario , Canada . Like many of the other regional councils, Shibogama is a member of the Nishnawbe Aski Nation . On September 28th, 1984, the Shibogama Area Tribal Council was established at the Kasabonika First Nation Kasabonika Lake Band Office. In January 1985, Shibogama FirstNations Council was incorporated, making it officially an organization that is controlled and governed by the Board of Directors who are the Chiefs from each of the six member FirstNations. Departments Administration Shibogama Education Zhibogamaa Iskoono bimojigewin unpointed Technical Services Provides community and public development support, such as construction management, CADD designs, water and sewer troubleshooting and compliance inspection. In addition, Technical Services also provide PC network setup and support. Health Authority Member FirstNations Kasabonika First Nation Kingfisher First Nation Wapekeka First Nation Wawakapewin First Nation Wunnumin Lake First Nation External links http www.shibogama.on.ca Shibogama s website Nishnawbe Aski Nation coord missing Ontario Category Oji Cree NorthernOntario geo stub ... more details
Canada. http www.aboriginalcanada.com firstnation dirfnnb.htm FirstNations in New Brunswick FirstNations in New Brunswick Subdivisions of New Brunswick Canada topic FirstNations in FirstNations Category FirstNations governments in Atlantic Canada Category New Brunswick related lists FirstNations NewBrunswick stub FirstNations stub fr Premi res nations au Nouveau Brunswick ...The First Nation s of New Brunswick , Canada number more than 10,000, mostly Mi kmaq people Mi kmaq and Maliseet . ref Cite web url http 500nations.com New Brunswick First Nations.asp title New Brunswick FirstNations author 500 nations accessdate 2008 01 26 ref Although the Passamaquoddy maintain a land claim at St. Andrews, New Brunswick and historically occurred in New Brunswick, they have no reserves in the province,and have no official status in Canada . List of FirstNations ref Atlantic Region Aboriginal Communities Map Indian and Northern Affairs Canada http www.ainc inac.gc.ca at mp mp e.html Last accessed 1 September 2008 ref class wikitable sortable First Nation Group Population On Reserve ref name profiles Atlantic Region Aboriginal Communities Map and Profiles Indian and Northern Affairs Canadahttp www.ainc inac.gc.ca at mp e.html Last accessed 1 September 2008 ref Population Off Reserve ref name profiles Atlantic Region Aboriginal Communities Map and Profiles Indian and Northern Affairs Canadahttp www.ainc inac.gc.ca at mp e.html Last accessed 1 September 2008 ref Buctouche Band Mi kmaq people Mi kmaq commas 72 commas 27 Burnt Church First Nation Burnt Church Band Mi kmaq ... Eel River Bar First Nation Eel River Bar Band Mi kmaq people Mi kmaq commas 326 commas 282 Elsipogtog First Nation Mi kmaq people Mi kmaq commas 2,215 commas 669 Fort Folly First Nation Fort Folly ... commas 64 Kingsclear Band Maliseet commas 627 commas 247 Madawaska Maliseet First Nation Maliseet commas ... Mary s First Nation Saint Mary s Band Maliseet commas 734 commas 660 Tobique Band Maliseet commas ... more details
Infobox Organization name Assembly of FirstNations image AFN Logo.png image border size caption AFN ... type FirstNations organization status active purpose advocate and public voice, educator and network ... Nations remarks The Assembly of FirstNations AFN , formerly known as the National Indian Brotherhood , is a body of FirstNations leaders in Canada . The aims of the organization are to protect the rights, treaty obligations, ceremonies, and claims of citizens of the FirstNations in Canada. ref ... not the Inuit . ref name afnstory http www.afn.ca article.asp?id 59 Assembly of FirstNations The Story ... provincial and territorial FirstNations organizations. ref name one Cite web url http www.afn.ca misc C 44.pdf title FirstNations Bill C 44 work The Assembly of FirstNations ref The NIB was a national FirstNations political body which lobbied for changes to federal and provincial policies. ref ... , and the assimilation of FirstNations people into the Canadian population with the status of other ... 0499firsted.html A Brief History of the Education of FirstNations Children What Should They Learn ... body, and changed its name to the Assembly of FirstNations in 1982. ref name Pound 2005 ... was formally adopted in July 1985, as part of the Charter of the Assembly of FirstNations. On September ... organs The FirstNations in Assembly. The Confederacy of Nations. The Executive Committee. The Secretariat The Council of Elders. Chiefs of the Assembly of FirstNations 1968 1970 Walter Dieter ... of FirstNations leadership conventions Congress of Aboriginal Peoples References Reflist 2 External links Commons http www.afn.ca Assembly of FirstNations http www.mccord museum.qc.ca en keys webtours VQ P2 12 EN.html Continuing Negotiations FirstNations and the State Historical essay, illustrated ... Assembly Of FirstNations Category FirstNations organizations Category Indigenous rights organizations ... based in Ottawa de Versammlung der FirstNations fr Assembl e des premi res nations pl Assembly ... more details
Independent FirstNations Alliance IFNA is a non profit Regional Chiefs Council representing Ojibway and Oji Cree FirstNations in northern Ontario , Canada . The Council provides advisory services and program delivery to its five member Nations. Council Incorporated in 1989, IFNA is made up of a representing Chief from each of the five member communities upon the guidance of the people, the IFNA Chiefs direct the affairs of the IFNA based on customary norms and traditional consensus building. The Chiefs provide political direction to the organization in its strategic planning, government relations and policy development while IFNA provides the technical advisory and community development support programs to meet the needs and aspirations of its FirstNations on a collective basis while each member First Nation maintains its autonomy. To assist in these activities, IFNA maintains a political and advocacy staff to support its efforts in helping their communities to prosper. In turn, IFNA is a member of Nishnawbe Aski Nation , a Tribal Political Organization representing majority of Treaty 5 and Treaty 9 First Nation s in northern Ontario. IFNA member FirstNations represent Treaty 3 Treaties 3 , 5, and 9 and the Robinson Superior Treaty . Member FirstNations Kitchenuhmaykoosib Inninuwug First Nation Lac Seul First Nation Muskrat Dam First Nation Pikangikum First Nation Whitesand First Nation External links official http www.ifna.ca http sdiprod2.inac.gc.ca fnprofiles FNProfiles DetailsTC.asp?Tribal Council Number 1083 INAC profile Nishnawbe Aski Nation Category Nishnawbe Aski Nation ... more details
Image Matawa Building.jpg 250px thumb right The building in which Matawa FirstNations is located, on Court Street in Thunder Bay. Contains Canadian text Matawa FirstNations Ojibwe language Ojibwe maadawaa , to fork, to confluence unpointed , officially as the Matawa FirstNations Management, Inc. , is a non profit Regional Chiefs Council representing Ojibway and Cree FirstNations in northern Ontario , Canada . The Council provides advisory services and program delivery to its ten member Nations. Mission According to their own website, the Matawa FirstNations state their mission is ... to supporting each other and focusing our collective efforts on core strategic priorities. By working together as a regional community, we will use our combined knowledge and resources in order to champion the social and economic vitality of our FirstNations and invest in community and people building. Council The Council is made up of a representing Chief from each of the ten member communities. The Chiefs provide political direction to the organization in its strategic planning, government relations and policy development. To assist in these activities, the Council maintains a political and advocacy staff to support its efforts in helping their communities to prosper. In turn, the Council is a member of Nishnawbe Aski Nation , a Tribal Political Organization representing majority of Treaty 5 and Treaty 9 First Nation s in northern Ontario. Services Advisory Services Communications Economic Development Education Financial Advisory Services Membership Services Technical Services Administration & Finance Health & Social Services Employment & Training MFNM Business Member FirstNations Aroland First Nation Constance Lake First Nation Eabametoong First Nation Ginoogaming First Nation Hornepayne First Nation Long Lake 58 First Nation Marten Falls First Nation Neskantaga First Nation Nibinamik First Nation Webequie First Nation Official address Matawa FirstNations br 233 South ... more details
Infobox Company company name FirstNations Bank of Canada company logo company type Private company Private foundation Saskatoon , Saskatchewan , 1996 location Saskatoon , Saskatchewan , Canada key people industry financial services revenue net income assets Canadian dollar CAD num employees Full time equivalent, 2009 homepage http www.firstnationsbank.com FirstNations Bank of Canada FirstNations Bank of Canada FNBC lang fr La Banque des Premi res Nations du Canada was established in 1996 after receiving Letters patent Letters Patent from the Government of Canada . It began as a venture between TD Bank now TD Canada Trust and Saskatchewan Indian Equity Foundation in 1993 94. It began operating on September 23, 1997 with the opening of its first branch in Saskatoon SK. 2 million dollars of start up capital was provided by the Saskatchewan Indian Equity Foundation. File 17 Chisasibi FirstNations Bank of Canada.jpg thumb left 220px FirstNations Bank of Canada , Chisabi branch A branch in Chisabi, Quebec opened in July 1998. A branch in Walpole Island, Ontario opeened in March 1999. FNBC was created to service FirstNations businesses, individuals and to be the bank of choice for land claims money. ref cite book title Fitzhenry and Whiteside Book of Canadian Facts and Dates last Pound first Richard W. publisher Fitzhenry and Whiteside year 2005 ref As of November 1, 2009, the Bank has taken full control of its operations from TD Canada Trust and is now the only majority Aboriginal owned and controlled Bank in Canada. TD Canada Trust remains as a service provider and both banks ... Corporation Canadian Payments Association External links http www.firstnationsbank.com FirstNations ... Category Banks of Canada Category FirstNations organizations Category Companies based in Saskatoon de FirstNations Bank of Canada ... Wallaceburg, Ontario , Walpole Island Walpole Island First Nation Winnipeg, Manitoba Whitehorse ... more details
File Three generations of Beaver women at Moberly Lake British Columbia NA 2211 48.jpg thumb 300px Three generations of Dane zaa Beaver women at Moberly Lake British Columbia circa 1899 The West Moberly First Nations is a First Nation located in the Peace River Country in northern British Columbia . They are part of the Danezaa people and language group. The West Moberly people used to be part of the Hudson Hope Indian Band, but in 1971 the band split becoming the Halfway River First Nation and West Moberly First Nations. The Fort Nelson First Nation and West Moberly are the only two unaffiliated members of the Treaty 8 Tribal Association , although non tribal council member West Moberly is a member the T8TA political body, which is registered under the B.C. Societies Act. Chief and Councillors West Moberly First Nations Chief and Council consists of a generally elected Chief and 4 family Councillors. They are elected according to the preference of each of the main families. Treaty Process The West Moberly First Nation is a signatory of the Treaty 8 but are now in discussions outside the BC Treaty Process . ref name gov.bc.ca.treaty.8 cite web year 2009 url http www.gov.bc.ca arr firstnation treaty 8 default.html title West Moberly First Nations publisher Executive Council of British Columbia accessdate July 26, 2009 ref History Empty section date July 2010 Demographics Number of Band Members 207 ref name West.Moberly cite web year 2009 url http pse5 esd5.ainc inac.gc.ca FNP Main Search FNMain.aspx?BAND NUMBER 545&lang eng title West Moberly work Government of Canada publisher Indian and Northern Affairs Canada accessdate July 26, 2009 last quote ref Economic Development Empty section date July 2010 Social, Educational and Cultural Programs and Facilities Empty section date July 2010 See also Empty section date July 2010 References references Numbertreaty treaty 8 Category First Nations governments in British Columbia Category Peace River Country FirstNations stub C ... more details
cleanup date May 2011 refimprove date May 2011 Infobox political party name The FirstNations Political Party logo colorcode HTML color code e.g. red or FF0000 or transparent for no coloring leader Japarta Ryan chairperson president spokesperson foundation Start date 2011 01 31 ideology Centre left , Indigenous rights headquarters Alice Springs, Northern Territory international website http esjap.org.au country The FirstNations Political Party is a minor Australian political party which aims to represent the interests of Indigenous Australians . The party was registered on 6 January 2011 with the Australian Electoral Commission . The party was founded by Japarta Ryan who is the grandson of Indigenous activist Vincent Lingiari . ref cite news title FirstNations Political Party formed url http www.adelaidenow.com.au news national firstnations political party formed story e6frea8c 1225985264087 newspaper The Adelaide Advertiser date 11 January 2011 ref Mr Ryan believes the party may form government in the Northern Territory or Australia one day. Mr Ryan was a former member of the Australian Labor Party . The majority of its policies focus on Indigenous issues such as the Stolen Generations but the party also supports an Australian republicanism Australian Republic , change to the Australian Constitution , Northern Territory statehood , Gay rights and more. References reflist Category Political parties in the Northern Territory Category Political parties established in 2010 ... more details
Indigenous Peoples of Canada The following is a partial list of FirstNations government Canada FirstNations government s in Canada ref cite web url http www.civilization.ca cmc exhibitions tresors ethno ... ref ref cite web url http www.afn.ca article.asp?id 59 title Assembly of FirstNations The Story work The Assembly of FirstNations ref ref cite web url http www.afn.ca misc AFN AGA 2009.pdf title ... FirstNations in Alberta columns width 280px col1 Alexander First Nation Alexis Nakota Sioux First Nation Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation Beaver First Nation Beaver Lake Cree Nation Bigstone Cree Nation Chipewyan Prairie First Nation Cold Lake FirstNations Dene Tha First Nation Driftpile First ... Nation Atlantic Canada main FirstNations in Atlantic Canada Newfoundland and Labrador Miawpukek First Nation Mushuau Innu First Nation Sheshatshiu Innu First Nation New Brunswick main FirstNations in New ... First Nation Lennox Island First Nation British Columbia main List of FirstNations governments ... Lyackson FirstNations Malahat Indian Band Matsqui First Nation Mowachaht Muchalaht FirstNations ... Nation Sumas First Nation T it q et First Nation Tla o qui aht FirstNations Toquaht First Nation Tsartlip ... Nation Yakweakwioosse Manitoba main FirstNations in Manitoba columns width 280px col1 Pimicikamak ... Nation Behdzi Ahda First Nation Dechi Laot i FirstNations Deh Gah Got ie FirstNations Deline First ... 280px col1 Carcross Tagish First Nation Champagne and Aishihik FirstNationsFirst Nation of Nacho ... Ontario main FirstNations in Ontario columns width 280px col1 Animbiigoo Zaagi igan Anishinaabek First ... First Nation Shoal Lake First Nation Six Nations of the Grand River Slate Falls First Nation Stanjikoming ... Wolf Lake First Nation Wolinak First Nation Saskatchewan main FirstNations in Saskatchewan columns ... of Canadians Aboriginal leaders List of Canadian Aboriginal leaders List of FirstNations peoples List ... First Peoples Section Category FirstNations governments Category Lists of governments FirstNations ... more details
Mergefrom Deh Cho FirstNations Tribal Council date August 2009 The Dehcho FirstNations is an organization representing the Dene and M tis people Canada M tis people of the Northwest Territories , Canada . Members Acho Dene Koe Band Fort Liard, Northwest Territories Fort Liard Fort Liard M tis Local 67 Fort Liard M tis Deh Gah Gotie Dene Council Fort Providence, Northwest Territories Fort Providence Fort Providence M tis Local 57 Fort Providence M tis Liidli Kue First Nation Fort Simpson, Northwest Territories Fort Simpson Fort Simpson M tis Local 52 Fort Simpson M tis Katl odeeche First Nation Hay River Reserve West Point First Nation West Point Ts ueh Nda Spruce Point Jean Marie River First Nation Jean Marie River, Northwest Territories Jean Marie River Ka agee Tu First Nation Kakisa, Northwest Territories Kakisa Nahanni Butte Dene Band Nahanni Butte, Northwest Territories Nahanni Butte Sambaa K e Dene Band Trout Lake, Northwest Territories Trout Lake Begaee Shuhagot ine Tulita, Northwest Territories Tulita Pehdzeh Ki First Nation Wrigley, Northwest Territories Wrigley External links http www.dehchofirstnations.com Dehcho FirstNations Numbertreaty treaty 8 Category Politics of the Northwest Territories Category FirstNations in the Northwest Territories Category Dehcho Region Category Sahtu Region Category South Slave Region Category Dene FirstNations stub ... more details
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