First Nation definition

First Nation means the ___________ First Nation, being a band named in the schedule to the Act;
First Nation means a band as defined in the Indian Act (Canada); (“Première Nation”)
First Nation for the purposes of this agreement, is an Indian Band Council duly constituted under the federal Indian Act or an aboriginal governing body authorized under the terms of a treaty duly ratified by the provincial and federal governments.

Examples of First Nation in a sentence

  • Pursuant to the order of reference adopted by the Senate onWednesday, April 25, 2012, the committee continued its consideration of Bill S-8, An Act respecting the safety of drinking water on First Nation lands.

  • Should the Tribunal dismiss the complaint against Westbank First Nation and Mr. Brewer, under s.

  • In 2006, Lac Des Mille Lacs First Nation purchased the Savanne River Resort and developed new economic opportunities related to cultural tourism.

  • The Chief and Council, when satisfied that an emergency exists or is imminent, may declare a Local State of Emergency relating to all or any part of IR No. 9 (comment why not Homalco First Nation landi.e. more than just IR 9?).

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More Definitions of First Nation

First Nation means a band, as defined under section 2(1) of the Indian Act (Canada).
First Nation means a “band” within the meaning of the Indian Act.
First Nation means the First Nation,
First Nation means the ____________ First Nation, being a band as defined in the Indian Act;
First Nation means the ___________ First Nation, being a band defined under the Indian Act;
First Nation means the Indian, Inuit and Métis peoples of Canada; a band as defined pursuant to the Indian Act (RSC 1985, c I-5); any government or council including customary government or council established for the benefit of Indian, Inuit and Métis peoples of Canada; a corporation, trust, partnership or other unincorporated organization belonging to or established for the benefit of the Indian, Inuit or Métis peoples of Canada or in which one or more Indian, Inuit or Métis hold an interest; and also includes a third party acting on its behalf.
First Nation means the Indian, Inuit and Métis peoples of Canada; a band as defined pursuant to the Indian Act (RSC 1985, c I-5); any government or council including customary government or council established for the benefit of Indian, Inuit and Métis peoples of Canada; a corporation, trust, partnership or other unincorporated organization belonging to or established for the benefit of the Indian, Inuit or Métis peoples of Canada or in which one or more Indian, Inuit or Métis hold an interest; and also includes a third party acting on its behalf;