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	First Nations land management governance Indian Act
		Four of these First Nations are now operating under their own land codes ( Mississaugas of Scugog Island, Chippewas of Georgina Island, Muskoday, and Lheidli T'enneh) and the remaining 10 signatory First Nations are in various stages of their community process.
		These First Nations were Westbank, Musqueam, Lheidli T’enneh (formally known as "Lheit-Lit’en"), N’Quatqua, Squamish (British Columbia); Siksika (Alberta); Muskoday, Cowessess (Saskatchewan); Opaskwayak Cree (Manitoba); Nipissing, Mississaugas of Scugog Island, Chippewas of Georgina Island, Chippewas of Mjikaning (Ontario), and Saint Mary’s First Nation (New Brunswick).
		Five of the 14 signatory First Nations are now operating under their own land codes, they are: Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation (Ontario), Chippewas of Georgina Island First Nation (Ontario), Muskoday First Nation (Saskatchewan), Lheidli T'enneh First Nation (British Columbia), and Opaskwayak Cree Nation (Manitoba).
	www.turtleisland.org /news/news-landmanagement.htm

	EPA NE: Fiscal Year 2002 Environmental Justice Small Grants Profiles of Four (4) Awardees
		The Penobscot Nation (herein “Nation”) is a federally recognized Indian tribe with tribal offices at Indian Island, Maine.
		The Nation’s reservation consists of the islands and waters of the Penobscot River from Indian Island upstream.
		Some of the Nation’s rights under the Maine Indian Land Claims Settlement Act (MILCSA) include the description of the Nation’s reservation and the right of tribal members to catch fish for sustenance purposes.
	www.epa.gov /docs/Region1/ej/ejprofiles02.html

	Summary of the Chippewas
		The Land Code states that the power of Georgina Island First Nation to govern and administer reserve lands flows from the Creator to the people of Georgina Island First Nation, and from the people to their Chief and Council.
		enables Georgina Island First Nation to exchange a parcel of reserve land for another parcel of land, although this is not expected to happen in the near future.
		The Land Code states that the power of Scugog Island First Nation to govern and administer reserve lands flows from the Creator to the people of Scugog Island First Nation, and from the people to their Chief and Council.
	www.fafnlm.com /LAB.NSF/6aaeb69480bbad6b852568f600020ab8/47fd4345c107c2d4852568f6000136c5

	Kiribati
		Kiribati[ Nation ]: cross -reference from Canton Island (Kanton Island) [ SourceCIAC ]
		Kiribati[ Nation ]: cross -reference from Kanton Island [ SourceCIAC ]
		Kiribati[ Nation ]: cross -reference from Christmas Island [Pacific Ocean] [ SourceCIAC ]
	www.placesnamed.com /K/i/kiribati.asp

	Bkejwanong - Boblo Island Claim
		Boblo Island was not part of the claim, but the decision of the ICC clearly bodes well for the First Nation’s efforts to assert their Aboriginal title.
		The Commission stated, "Our inquiry found that whatever aboriginal title to Boblo Island existed in 1786, still exists today." The First Nation believes the decision by the Indian Claims Commission is an important step forward in their 200 year struggle to recover lands illegally taken by the Crown.
		The Walpole Island First Nation issued a Statement of Claim on April 26, 2OO0 claiming aboriginal title to a number of islands and lands under water extending from Lake Erie to Lake Huron.
	www.bkejwanong.com /boblo.html

	Edited Hansard * 1630 * Number 150 (Official Version)
		As the member of Parliament for York North, I am honoured to represent the Chippewas of Georgina Island First Nation who are members of my constituency and one of the signatories of this agreement.
		Two other communities, Chief Rennie Goose and the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation in Ontario, and Chief Austin Bear and the Muskoday First Nation in Saskatchewan, have also voted overwhelmingly to assume control over their reserve lands and resources.
		In March 1997 the Georgina Island First Nation voted overwhelmingly, 150 to 21, to adopt its own land code and implement its own land management system.
	www.parl.gc.ca /36/1/parlbus/chambus/house/debates/150_1998-11-05/han150_1630-e.htm

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		Rhode Island RC 34613 by Ann Heinrichs narrated by Madelyn Buzzard 1 cassette Geographically the smallest state in the nation, Rhode Island was the first of the original thirteen colonies to declare its independence from Great Britain and the first to grant its citizens religious freedom.
		Rhode Island BR 9013 by Ann Heinrichs 1 volume Geographically the smallest state in the nation, Rhode Island was the first of the original thirteen colonies to declare its independence from Great Britain and the first to grant its citizens religious freedom.
		Ellis Island: New Hope in a New Land RC 35719 by William Jay Jacobs narrated by Ralph Lowenstein 1 cassette March 27, 1907, 16,050 immigrants arrive in New York Harbor--the greatest number for any single day in the nation's history.
	www.lcweb.loc.gov /nls/catalogs/youngreaders/1992-1993/nonfict.txt

	Aboriginal news First Nations News Tribal News Native News
		First Nation leaders are concerned with the possible consequences of Bill 125 on the life of their children, and - -denounce the current system which discriminates against the members of the First Nations- -.
		National Chief Fontaine explained, - -Indigenous people in Canada have much in common with the people of Israel, including a respect of the land and their languages.
		Big Trout Lake First Nation is blockading a road to prevent mineral exploration, and has called for a moratorium on mining and forestry on their lands.
	www.turtleisland.org /news/news-box.htm (16369 words)

	Documents - Comprehensive Community Planning - Planning Themes and Communities Profiles
		The Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation is one of the smallest First Nations in Ontario, in terms of area.
		The Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation and the nearby Chippewas of Georgina Island First Nation were among the first group of First Nations to enter into the FNLMA.
		The Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation voted to adopt the FNLMA in 1998.
	www.pwgsc.gc.ca /rps/inac/content/docs_governance_comm_part5c-e.html (16369 words)

	Society Ethnicity The Americas Indigenous MÃ©tis Michif
		Mid Island MÃ©tis Nation recognized by The MÃ©tis Provincial Council of British Columbia, local for Mid Island District: Nanaimo, Ladysmith, Parksville, Qualicum Beach, Nanoose Bay, Lanztville, Bowser, Errington, Coombs, Gabriola Island
		The national representative of the MÃ©tis Nation in Canada.
		Represents MÃ©tis in the Vancouver Island, Gulf Islands, and Powell River regions of BC.
	www.lukol.com /Top/Society/Ethnicity/The_Americas/Indigenous/M%C3%A9tis_Michif (16369 words)

	Nation
		Island nation An island nation is a island or islands.
		Nation of Domination The Nation of Domination is a now-defunct stable (group of wrestlers) that used to exist in the Wor...
		The Birth of a Nation The Birth of a Nation is a controversial Los Angeles, California.
	www.brainyencyclopedia.com /topics/nation.html (1254 words)

	Grenada - RecipeFacts
		Grenada is an island nation in the southeastern Caribbean Sea including the southern Grenadines.
		Six days later, the island was invaded by forces from the United States and six other Caribbean nations in part of a military campaign called Operation Urgent Fury.
		The forces quickly captured the ringleaders and their hundreds of Cuban advisers, most of whom were laborers working on the construction of a major airport for the island which the United States completed years later.
	www.recipeland.com /encyclopaedia/index.php/Grenada (1062 words)

	Regional Project Profiles: Ontario Region - Canadian Wildlife Service - Environment Canada
		As a Partner in Recovery for Species at Risk, Walpole Island First Nation is demonstrating that the increase of knowledge is the first step in the conservation and protection of the significant natural areas and species on their land.
		Once completed, this database will be used by the Walpole Island First Nation to develop and implement key management strategies for the various ecosystems and species, including an Ecosystem Recovery Strategy and Recovery Action Plans.
		The people of Walpole Island First Nation have endeavoured to live harmoniously with the land and maintain its rich diversity.
	www.cws-scf.ec.gc.ca /hsp-pih/2002/ch_02c_e.cfm (1062 words)

	Democratic Party of Rhode Island
		We are proud that Rhode Island has passed the Family Independence Act, the first of its kind in the country, which serves as a model for the rest of the nation.
		With one of the highest per capita populations of senior citizens in the country Rhode Island must be a model for the nation in housing, health care and public safety.
		In Rhode Island and across the nation the Democratic Party is striving to ensure a prosperous future for our children.
	www.ridemocrats.org /platform.asp (1893 words)

	Malta (disambiguation)
		Malta is primarily used to refer to the European island nation of Malta.
		It can also be used for the main island of that country, Malta Island.
		This is a disambiguation page; that is, one that just points to other pages that might otherwise have the same name.
	www.ebroadcast.com.au /lookup/encyclopedia/ma/Malta_(disambiguation).html (147 words)

	Die-Hard Browns Fan Teams Up With Caribbean Nation
		Cuervo Nation, an eight-acre island located in the British Virgin Islands, has enlisted the help of Browns super-fan John "Big Dawg" Thompson to select the Browns fan who best epitomizes the untamed spirit that is lacking from today's sports.
		Maas and Cuervo Nation will also be giving out about a dozen Super Bowl tickets in Atlanta during the days leading up to the game.
		Well, one tiny island and one determined Browns fan are out to change all that by sending 18 fans, all expenses paid, to the Super Bowl.
	www.gamblingmagazine.com /ManageArticle.asp?C=530&A=103 (147 words)

	Tobago Car Rental. Tobado Pictures. Car Rental Information & Links. Caribbean Nation.
		By contrast, Tobago, the other island in this Caribbean nation, is more like the dreamy picture that comes to mind when you hear a steel drum: swaying palms and fishing villages, sandy beaches and azure seas teeming with fish.
		Tobago Car Rental, by contrast, Tobago, the other island in this Caribbean nation, is more like the dreamy picture that comes to mind when you hear a steel drum, swaying palms & fishing villages, Tobago Car Rental Links and Information.
		The island moves at a more leisurely tempo than Trinidad, but with this kind of unspoiled scenery and uncrowded atmosphere, it's a slow dance that no one is in a hurry to end.
	www.247selfdrive.com /Tobago_Car_Rental.htm (147 words)

	Saint Vincent and the Grenadines -- Encyclopædia Britannica
		The island nation of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is part of the Windward Islands of the West Indies.
		island nation lying within the Lesser Antilles, in the eastern Caribbean Sea.
		An independent island group in the Leeward Islands of the West Indies, the Federation of Saint Kitts and Nevis is situated in the northeastern Caribbean Sea.
	www.britannica.com /eb/article-9117397 (826 words)

	The Jatibonicu Taino Tribal Nation of BorikÃ©n
		We who are the original people of the Island of BorikÃ©n (Puerto Rico), do hereby officially welcome you to our Boriken island homeland and our Taino tribal nation home page.
		Our Tribal Government's viewpoint on Sovereignty and the official recognition of legitimate American Indian tribes and nations.
		Let us now depart on this enjoyable yet historical voyage of our beautiful island region of BorikÃ©n (The Land of the Valiant & Noble Lord), that is known today by its Spanish colonial name of Puerto Rico.
	www.taino-tribe.org /jatiboni.html (826 words)

	Abegweit First Nation - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Abegweit is a Mi'kmaq First Nation on Prince Edward Island, Canada, with its headquarters in Scotchfort, outside Charlottetown.
		The Abegweit First Nation, along with the Lennox Island First Nation, are the only First Nations in the province.
		Abegweit is also (not coincidentally) the widely known anglicization of Epikwetk, the original Mi'kmaq word for Prince Edward Island.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Abegweit_First_Nation (826 words)

	Cape Verde - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The previously-uninhabited islands were discovered and colonized by the Portuguese in the 15th century; they subsequently became a trading centre for African slaves.
		Cape Verde was uninhabited when the Portuguese arrived in 1456, and the islands were thus made part of the Portuguese empire.
		After independence, the PAIGC attempted to unite Cape Verde and Guinea-Bissau into one nation, the PAIGC controlling both governments, but a coup in the latter nation in 1980 ended these plans.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Cape_Verde (826 words)

	Cape Verde - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The previously-uninhabited islands were discovered and colonized by the Portuguese in the 15th century; they subsequently became a trading centre for African slaves.
		Cape Verde was uninhabited when the Portuguese arrived in 1456, and the islands were thus made part of the Portuguese empire.
		After independence, the PAIGC attempted to unite Cape Verde and Guinea-Bissau into one nation, the PAIGC controlling both governments, but a coup in the latter nation in 1980 ended these plans.
	www.lighthousepoint.us /project/wikipedia/index.php/Cape_Verde (826 words)

	Cape Verde - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The previously-uninhabited islands were discovered and colonized by the Portuguese in the 15th century; they subsequently became a trading centre for African slaves.
		Cape Verde was uninhabited when the Portuguese arrived in 1456, and the islands were thus made part of the Portuguese empire.
		All islands are volcanic, but an active volcano exists on one of the islands, Fogo.
	www.lighthousepoint.us /project/wikipedia/index.php/Cape_Verde (826 words)

	Alexander's Gas & Oil Connections - Coup in Sao Tome threatens bidding round in joint development zone
		Industry operatives who spoke on the developments in the Island nation were of the opinion that so much funds were involved in the bidding round and investors would want to ensure that their investments are safe, and the atmosphere conducive for them to carry on their business.
		Sao Tome, an island nation of just 150,000 inhabitants is eager to join the league with shared offshore acreage.
		21-07-03 The military coup in the West African Island nation of Sao Tome and Principe which led to the overthrow of President Fradrique de Menezes, has threatened the $ 200 mm bidding round for nine oil blocks put on offer by the Sao Tome-Nigeria Joint Development Zone (JDZ).
	www.gasandoil.com /goc/company/cna33439.htm (826 words)

	Related Websites
		To all the world, this is the official website of a small island nation; a former territorial holding of the USA with an active history and thriving economy.
		They also inform you about the fantasies and the realities about owning private islands, as well as why you can't buy an island and proclaim it a sovereign nation.
		Yes, it's on a real island (8 acres in total, and located at Longitude 62.4 West, Latitude 18.6 North), but it is not a sovereign nation!
	www.angelfire.com /nv/micronations/related.html (4067 words)

	Nation
		Island nation An island nation is a island or islands.
		The Birth of a Nation The Birth of a Nation is a controversial Los Angeles, California.
		Nation of Islam anti-semitism Nation of Islam and anti-Semitism anti-Semitism.
	www.brainyencyclopedia.com /topics/nation.html (1254 words)

	LAMECA - Séminaire d'ethnomusicologie caribéenne 2003
		The members of the Bongo Nation also have their a ritual language of their own, called Bongo or Kongo language, which is derived primarily from Kikongo and neighboring Bantu languages such as Kimbundu.
		The Maroons in this part of the island are direct descendants of those famous African warriors of the 17th and 18th centuries who escaped from British slave plantations and fought their way to freedom, forcing the British colonial government to ask them for a peace treaty in 1739.
		The founding ancestors of the Bongo Nation, in contrast to the Maroons, came from a part of Africa farther to the south, primarily from the Kongo-Angola region of Central Africa.
	perso.wanadoo.fr /lameca/dossiers/ethnomusicologie/bilby1_eng.html (1254 words)

	ADWEEK: Bahamas pushes 'Island hopping' in first Fallon ads: Caribbean nation plays up its variety in $10 million effort.(Regional News)
		ADWEEK: Bahamas pushes 'Island hopping' in first Fallon ads: Caribbean nation plays up its variety in $10 million effort.(Regional News)
		CHICAGO Publicis Groupe's Fallen touts the Bahamas as a nation of islands--rather than an island nation--in its first work for the Caribbean country's Ministry of Tourism, which aims to show that the destination has something to offer for everyone.
		Bahamas pushes 'Island hopping' in first Fallon ads: Caribbean nation plays up its variety in $10 million effort.(Regional News)
	www.findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_hb001/is_200312/ai_hibm1G1111203134 (1254 words)

	The World Factbook 2004 -- Field Listing - Background
		Presently the island is a National Wildlife Refuge run by the US Department of the Interior; a day beacon is situated near the middle of the west coast.
		Almost two-thirds of the island has been declared a national park.
		Democratic rule was interrupted by two military coups in 1987, caused by concern over a government perceived as dominated by the Indian community (descendants of contract laborers brought to the islands by the British in the 19th century).
	www.brainyatlas.com /fields/2028.html (15472 words)

	Abegweit - Definition, explanation
		Abegweit is name used by the Mi'kmaq Nation to refer to Prince Edward Island, Canada.
		Abegweit First Nation, a Mi'kmaq First Nation community in Prince Edward Island.
		MV Abegweit, the name of two different icebreaking ferries which operated across the Northumberland Strait between Prince Edward Island and New Brunswick.
	www.calsky.com /lexikon/en/txt/a/ab/abegweit.php (15472 words)

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