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  Newfoundland and Labrador - Search View - MSN Encarta
Labrador is bordered by Québec province on the south, west, and north; the Atlantic Ocean on the east; and the Strait of Belle Isle on the southeast.
Newfoundland and Labrador frequently has the highest unemployment rate in Canada, and financial assistance from the federal government is essential to the well-being of the population.
Newfoundland and Labrador is represented in the Canadian Parliament by seven elected representatives in the House of Commons and five senators appointed by the federal government to the Senate.
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 Newfoundland and Labrador
The island of Newfoundland is separated from the Canadian mainland by the Strait of Belle Isle in the north and by the wider Cabot Strait in the south.
The interiors of both Labrador and Newfoundland have a rolling, rugged topography, deeply etched by glacial activity and broken by lakes and swift-flowing rivers.
Newfoundland Power and Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro are the two utilities responsible for generating and distributing electricity.
www.nationsencyclopedia.com /canada/Alberta-to-Nova-Scotia/Newfoundland-and-Labrador.html   (4639 words)

  
  Nain, Newfoundland and Labrador - Encyclopedia, History, Geography and Biography   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
Nain (56°32′57″N, 61°41′49″W AST) is the northernmost town in the Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador, located about 230 miles by air from Happy Valley-Goose Bay.
Nain was proposed as the administrative capital of autonomous region of Nunatsiavut.
Nain, Newfoundland and Labrador, Geography, History, See also, Reference, External links and Communities in Newfoundland and Labrador.
www.arikah.net /encyclopedia/Nain,_Newfoundland   (253 words)

  
 Newfoundland and Labrador - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Newfoundland and Labrador (French, Terre-Neuve-et-Labrador, Irish: Talamh an Éisc agus Labradóir, Latin: Terra Nova) is a province of Canada, the tenth to join Confederation.
Newfoundland received a colonial assembly in 1832, which was and still is referred to as the House of Assembly, after a fight led by reformers William Carson, Patrick Morris and John Kent.
The Protestants of Newfoundland outnumbered the Catholics at a ratio of 2:1.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Newfoundland_and_Labrador   (2760 words)

  
 Newfoundland and Labrador
Newfoundland received a colonial assembly in 1832, which was and still is referred to as the House of Assembly, after a fight led by reformers William Carson, Patrick Morris and John Kent.
Together with the island of Newfoundland from which it is separated by the Strait of Belle Isle, it constitutes the province of Newfoundland and Labrador.
Newfoundland argued it extended to the height of land, but Canada, stressing the historical use of the term "Coasts of Labrador", argued the boundary was one statute mile (1.6 km) inland from the high-tide mark.
www.libraryoflibrary.com /E_n_c_p_d_Newfoundland_and_Labrador.html   (4597 words)

  
 Labrador travel guide - Wikitravel
Labrador is 'The Big Land'--the mainland portion of the province of Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.
Labrador is home to the largest herds of Caribou in the world, and is teeming with the kind of abundant wildlife often associated with the northern portion of Canada.
In many ways, the relationship between Labrador and its historical 'parent,' Newfoundland, has been a microcosm of the relationship between the province of Newfoundland and Labrador and the government of Canada--Labrador often feels ignored and exploited by the island government in Newfoundland.
wikitravel.org /en/Labrador   (715 words)

  
 St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
John's (2001 census population 99,512, metropolitan population 172,918), is the provincial capital and largest city of Newfoundland and Labrador and the oldest city in Canada.
The 18th century saw major changes in Newfoundland: population growth, beginnings of government, establishment of churches, reinforcement of commercial ties with North America and development of the seal, salmon and banks fisheries.
John's is the seat of the Roman Catholic Archbishop of St. John's, and the Anglican Bishop of Eastern Newfoundland and Labrador.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/St._John%27s,_Newfoundland_and_Labrador   (1592 words)

  
 Labrador : Regions in Brief | Frommers.com
The southeast corner of Labrador is served by ferries shuttling between St. Barbe, Newfoundland, and Blanc Sablon, Québec.
The terrain along the Labrador Straits is rugged, and the colors muted except for a vibrant stretch of green along the Pinware River.
Labrador City is the terminus of the Québec North Shore and Labrador Railway (the QNS&L), which departs from Sept-Iles, Québec, and is the only passenger train service in the entire province of Newfoundland and Labrador.
www.frommers.com /destinations/labrador/2994010043.html   (1954 words)

  
 Inuit Eng
Representing the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador were the Premier, the Honourable Danny Williams and the Honourable Tom Rideout, Minister responsible for Aboriginal Affairs.
The Labrador Inuit Association represents approximately 5,300 Inuit and Kablunangajuit (individuals of partial Inuit ancestry) who live primarily in five coastal communities (Nain, Hopedale, Makkovik, Postville and Rigolet) and the Upper Lake Melville area of Newfoundland and Labrador.
The Newfoundland and Labrador House of Assembly passed ratification legislation enacting the Agreement on December 6, 2004.
users.skynet.be /noordamerika/inuit_eng.htm   (336 words)

  
 Land Mammals
Labrador is home to three other relatives of the masked shrew: the American water shrew, the pygmy shrew, and thestar-nosed mole.
In Labrador, they are found on the barren grounds and taiga of the North, together with the barren headlands and coastal island as far South as Groswater Bay.
Newfoundland and Labrador is home to two members of this widespread family.
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 The Constitution Since Patriation: Chronology   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
The Labrador Inuit Land Claims Agreement to create a new Inuit territory, to be named Nunatsiavut ("our beautiful land" in the language of the Inuit) was signed in Nain, Newfoundland and Labrador, by representatives from the Labrador Inuit Association, the Government of Canada, and the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador.
Newfoundland and Labrador Premier Roger Grimes introduces a resolution in the House of Assembly calling for federal-provincial negotiations that would lead to establishing a joint management regime over fisheries adjacent to Newfoundland and Labrador.
Newfoundland is the eighth province to ratify the Meech Lake Constitutional Accord.
www.parl.gc.ca /information/about/related/Federal/ConstPat.asp?Language=E   (7899 words)

  
 Cruise Newfoundland & Labrador   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
As a result of the unique geographical requirements in Newfoundland and Labrador, there is an urgent need to identify a CSO port of arrival on the Labrador coast.
The findings of this study supports the recommendation that the CBSA designate Nain, Labrador, as a temporary customs clearance port of arrival, on the Labrador coast, and that the Goose Bay customs office be staffed appropriately to provide the required services to process ships in Nain on a required basis.
Nain, Labrador should be designated as a temporary customs clearance port, and the Goose Bay customs office to be staffed appropriately to provide required services to process cruise ships in Nain on a required basis.
www.cruisenewfoundland.com /news_details.php?15   (1131 words)

  
 Nain | Nunatsiavut.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
Established in 1771 by Moravian missionaries, Nain, at 56º 30', is the northernmost municipality in the province of Newfoundland and Labrador.
Estimates revised in 2003 from 2001 census data indicate that Nain has a population of 1160 persons, most of whom are Inuit and Kablunângajuit (persons of combined European and Inuit descent).
The community of Nain is currently an administrative centre for Inuit organizations and coastal activities.
www.nunatsiavut.com /en/nain.php   (356 words)

  
 Alaska * Partner Provices * Moravian Board of World Mission
The first congregation was Nain (1771), followed by several others along the coast (Hopedale, Hebron, Zoar, Okak, and Makkovik) and two inland congregations (Northwest River and Happy Valley/Goose Bay).
A smaller native group, the Innu, came from the Labrador interior to fish the coastal waters during the summer.
The Board of World Mission has been in affiliation with the Moravian Church in Newfoundland and Labrador since 1980 and is currently working closely with the Labrador Church to facilitate the development and training of native leadership for ministry.
www.moravianmission.org /partnerprovinces/nf_labrador.phtml   (424 words)

  
 Surveys Betw. Nain and Hebron Regions, N. Labrador, 1997 - Hood
David Island is a large island near the extreme northeastern edge of the Nain archipelago.
Napartok constitutes the present northern limit of trees in Labrador, although dense stands of shrubs occur further north in Hebron Fjord and Saglek Bay (Elliot and Short 1979).
This activity might prove to be an important factor in explaining the relative paucity of late pre-Dorset in the Nain to Hebron areas.
nfmuseum.com /9721Ho.htm   (7214 words)

  
 jamiesno Province of Newfoundland and Labrador Travel Page - VirtualTourist.com
Labrador is the mainland portion of Newfoundland and Labrador and the place to visit for the ultimate in adventure tourism!!
Labrador is a large geographical region with a land mass area of 294,330 square kilometers.
The Labrador region of the province of Newfoundland and Labrador is approximately three times the size of the Island portion of the province, yet less than 10% of the province’s population lives here.
members.virtualtourist.com /m/4e22e/535   (708 words)

  
 Labrador Inuit Land Claims Agreement Signed - Indian and Northern Affairs Canada   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
NAIN, NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR (January 22, 2005) - Today, at a signing ceremony in Nain, Newfoundland and Labrador, representatives from the Labrador Inuit Association (LIA), Government of Canada, and Government of Newfoundland and Labrador signed the Labrador Inuit Land Claims Agreement (Agreement).
Premier Williams said, “The signing of this agreement, the first land claims agreement to be finalized in Newfoundland and Labrador is an historic occasion for Labrador Inuit, the province and the entire nation.
Additional agreements among the Labrador Inuit, Newfoundland and Labrador, and Canada will provide for key programs and services such as health care, education and other social programs and services to be delivered by the Nunatsiavut Government to all residents in each of the five Inuit communities.
www.ainc-inac.gc.ca /nr/prs/j-a2005/2-02574_e.html   (952 words)

  
 CNW Group   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
NAIN, NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR, Jan. 22 /CNW Telbec/ - Today, at a signing ceremony in Nain, Newfoundland and Labrador, representatives from the Labrador Inuit Association (LIA), Government of Canada, and Government of Newfoundland and Labrador signed the Labrador Inuit Land Claims Agreement (Agreement).
The Labrador Inuit never signed an historic treaty with the British Crown or, until now, a modern treaty or a land claims agreement with the Government of Canada or the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador.
Canada and Newfoundland and Labrador have also negotiated a land transfer agreement by which the land will be transferred to Canada for the purposes of creating the Torngat Mountains National Park Reserve.
www.newswire.ca /en/releases/archive/January2005/22/c5957.html   (1306 words)

  
 Air Labrador
Air Labrador is one of the oldest successfully operating airlines in the World.
From its humble beginning the airline has shifted its base of operations to Goose Bay, Labrador and expanded to include a modern well-equipped fleet, the largest accredited aircraft maintenance facility in Labrador, and a team of dedicated and experienced staff.
Air Labrador is constantly upgrading maintenance and technical equipment, giving staff the technology they need to operate a safe, efficient airline.
www.airlabrador.com /page.asp?l=1&p=2   (240 words)

  
 Listings Newfoundland:
Extract from http://naindiary.blogspot.com depicting a medley of photographs taken in Nain, Labrador, Newfoundland, Canada by John Penny, an 18 year old v.s.o.
Tapestry of photographs depicting the life of the Nain Community in Labrador, Newfoundland, Canada 1965-66.
Labrador has an abundance of Quebec/Labrador George River caribou and each year they migrate to this area to feed.
listingscanada.ca /Newfoundland/new.asp   (430 words)

  
 Newfoundland and Labrador   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
Although the Department of Development and Rural Renewal, through Enterprise Newfoundland and Labrador Corporation, was responsible for the disbursement of the funds, it had very little to do with the assessment, approval and monitoring of the three projects that we reviewed under the reserve fund.
The fourth remaining vessel, the Nain Banker, was leased to the Fisheries and Marine Institute of the Memorial University of Newfoundland.
Newfoundland Municipal Financing Corporation is a Crown corporation created by the Municipal Financing Corporation Act to provide long-term financing for the capital requirements of municipalities through the issuance of securities and relending the funds to municipalities.
www.gov.nf.ca /ag/1999_Summary/newBOOK99.htm   (16789 words)

  
 Newfoundland and Labrador Employer Search by City - Newfoundland and Labrador Canada Jobs & Employment
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 Nain   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
Labrador School Board operates two schools in the community.
Nain is the most northern community found on the coast of Labrador.
Nestled between two mountains with Mount Sophie to the south and Nain Hill to the north, the community faces a large harbour which supplies the nearly 1300 people with their main means of transportation both in summer and winter.
www.mun.ca /educ/native_northern/nain.html   (821 words)

  
 BACKGROUNDER - EcoAction Projects in Newfoundland and Labrador 2001
The loss of eggs to predatory birds is one of the many factors responsible for this situation, an important problem as the Eiders seem to prefer nesting on islands that lack cover.
This group of islands of the coast of Newfoundland, used as habitat by the birds, became a concern when, in 1988, the population was estimated to be down to 88 pairs.
Communities along the coast of Labrador have long used the marine environment to receive their wastewater.
www.ns.ec.gc.ca /press/01-06-04_nfb.html   (934 words)

  
 Exemplary Practices in Community Development   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
Nain is the most northern community on the coast of Labrador, with a population of approximately 1,265.
It is a remote community that has a steadily growing and diverse economic base with mining, the fishery and the service industry as the major employment sectors.
Allowing the participants to be trained in or near their home community also contributed to a higher success rate among students, giving a higher success rate to their employability.
www.accc.ca /rural/review.cfm?Targ_ID=35   (254 words)

  
 thegreenpages - Newfoundland & Labrador: Archives
Ottawa (January 21, 2005) – The advent of the new Torngat Mountains National Park Reserve, in northern Labrador, is “bright and wonderful news” for wildlife and for the people of northern Labrador, says Nature Canada, a national conservation organization.
Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador, and the Labrador Inuit Association Sign Agreements to Establish Torngat Mountains National Park Reserve
NAIN, NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR, Jan. 22 /CNW Telbec/ - The Honourable
www.thegreenpages.ca /portal/nl/2005/01   (261 words)

  
 TurtleIsland.org :: View topic - Labrador Inuit celebrate land claim / self gov't agreement
The quantity of lands in the Labrador Inuit Settlement Area is 28,000 square miles (72,520 square kilometres).
Labrador Inuit Lands do not include any land within the boundaries of Labrador Inuit Lands that is owned by third parties.
Labrador, and Canada will provide for key programs and services such as health care, education and other social programs and services to be delivered by the Nunatsiavut Government to all residents in each of the five Inuit communities.
www.turtleisland.org /discussion/viewtopic.php?p=4927   (3247 words)

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