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 means a band, as defined under section 2(1) of the Indian Act (Canada).

Examples of First Nation in a sentence

• It is recommended to be revised as follows: “The Minister must consult and cooperate with First Nations governing bodies, based upon their own consultation policies, in respect of a framework for assessing needs - and the making and implementing of funding allocation decisions - respecting water services on First Nation lands”.

• Although the Minister must consult with First Nations prior to making any recommendations as per section 19(1), adding a collaborative element in the development process will enhance the regulations, as they deal with services on First Nation lands and any development should include those it impacts.

• A conflict or inconsistency can be resolved if space is allowed for discussion to occur between Canada and the First Nation.

• The sovereignty of First Nations is of paramount importance and to allow the Charter to apply to First Nation governments will diminish the First Nations’ ability to govern according to their own principles.

• It is further recommended that a new subsection be added to section 7: “The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms applies to a First Nation governing body in the exercise of the jurisdiction referred to in section 6 that affirms that the Inherent right of self-government includes jurisdiction in relation to drinking water, wastewater and related infrastructure on, in or under First Nation lands”.

More Definitions of First 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.

First Nation means the First Nation,

First Nation means the First Nation, being a band as defined in the Indian Act;

First Nation means a “band” within the meaning of 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 a "band" within the meaning of the Indian Act.

First Nation means a “band” as defined in the Indian Act;