| Information |
Definition |
Source |
Example |
| Number |
This is a unique number (ie. also referred to as the Band_Number, Band_Code, or Administrative_Code) assigned to the First Nation by the department. |
The Band Name System, managed by the Indian Registration and Band Lists unit |
530 |
| Official Name |
This is the official departmental name of a band as defined within the Indian Act. This name is the First Nation's name as ratified by a Band Council Resolution (BCR). |
The Band Name System, managed by the Indian Registration and Band Lists unit |
Moricetown |
| Address |
This is the four lines of an address for postal purposes representing the official First Nation address. |
The Band Governance Management System (BGMS) |
RR 1 SITE 15
MORICETOWN
BC |
| Postal Code |
This is the postal code of an address for postal purposes representing the official First Nation address. |
The Band Governance Management System (BGMS) |
V0J 2N0 |
| Phone |
This is the phone number of the First Nation's Office. |
The Band Governance Management System (BGMS) |
(250) 847-2133 |
| Fax |
This is the fax number of the First Nation's Office. |
The Band Governance Management System (BGMS) |
(250) 847-9291 |
| Web Site |
The URL address of a First Nation's Home Page |
The First Nation Profiles system (FNP) |
http://mikisew.org/ |
| Note |
A comment field for additional detail specific to a First Nation needing clarification or emphasis. |
The First Nation Profiles system (FNP) |
Programs for this First Nation are administered by ... |
| Information |
Definition |
Source |
Example |
| Reserve Number |
This is a unique number used to identify a particular reserve. |
The Indian Land Registration System (ILRS) |
6752 |
| Reserve Name |
This is the given name of an Indian Reserve. It represents a tract of land set aside as a Reserve or Crown Land for the exclusive use and benefits of the Band(s) to which it is assigned. |
The Indian Land Registration System (ILRS) |
BABINE NO.18 |
| Reserve Location |
This is a narrative description of the location of the Reserve that typically uses common points of reference. |
The Indian Land Registration System (ILRS) |
Cassiar District, Lot 4712, on Corya Creek, 1 mile west of Moricetown C.N. Station |
| Reserve Surface Area |
This is the surface area, in hectares, of a Reserve or Crown Land set aside for the exclusive use and benefits of the Band(s) to which it is assigned. |
The Indian Land Registration System (ILRS) |
259.0 |
| Information |
Definition |
Source |
Example |
| Membership Authority Code |
The law under which membership (or citizenship) is determined. |
The Indian Registry System (IRS) |
Indian Act, Cree- Naskapi Act, Sechelt Act, etc. |
| Election System |
The type of system used by a First Nation to govern its election of Chief's and Councillors |
Band Governance Management System (BGMS) |
Custom, Indian Act, Cree-Naskapi Act, Sechelt Act |
| Council Quorum |
This is the number of council members required for a meeting of the First Nation Council to be "duly convened". |
The Band Governance Management System (BGMS) |
5 of 9 |
| Surname of First Nation Official |
This is the surname of the First Nation Official within a given role (ie. Chief) within a First Nation. |
The Band Governance Management System (BGMS) |
NAZIEL |
| Given Name of First Nation Official |
This is the given name of the First Nation Official within a given role (ie. Chief) within a First Nation. |
The Band Governance Management System (BGMS) |
WARNER |
| Title of First Nation Official |
This is a description of the role played by a First Nation Official within a First Nation. |
The Band Governance Management System (BGMS) |
Councillor |
| Appointment Date of First Nation Official |
This is the start date of the term of office for a particular First Nation Official. |
The Band Governance Management System (BGMS) |
1997/04/16 |
| Expiry Date of First Nation Official |
This is the end date of the term of office for a particular First Nation Official. |
The Band Governance Management System (BGMS) |
1999/04/15 |
| Information |
Definition |
Source |
Example |
| Highest Level of Schooling less than Grade 9 Level |
Percentage of students who's highest level of schooling is less than Grade 9 (includes those with no schooling and kindergarten only) |
Statistics Canada Census |
8% |
| Highest Level of Schooling Grade 9 to 13 Level |
Percentage of students who's highest level of schooling is between Grade 9 and 13 with or without a Secondary School Diploma or certificate |
Statistics Canada Census |
47% |
| Highest Level of Schooling Without Secondary School Graduation Certificate |
Percentage of students who do not have a secondary school graduation certificate and who's highest level of schooling is between Grade 9 and 13 |
Statistics Canada Census |
80% |
| Highest Level of Schooling With Secondary School Graduation Certificate |
Percentage of students who do have a secondary school graduation certificate and who's highest level of schooling is between Grade 9 and 13 |
Statistics Canada Census |
11% |
| Highest Level of Schooling with Other non-university education only |
Percentage of students who's highest level of schooling is Other non-university eduation only |
Statistics Canada Census |
39% |
| Highest Level of Schooling Without Certificate or Diploma |
Percentage of students who's highest level of schooling is Other non-university eduation only but without having completed a certificate or diploma |
Statistics Canada Census |
28% |
| Highest Level of Schooling With Certificate or Diploma |
Percentage of students who's highest level of schooling is Other non-university eduation only but with having completed a certificate or diploma |
Statistics Canada Census |
26% |
| Highest Level of Schooling University |
Percentage of students who's highest level of schooling is in University with or without a Bachelor's Degree |
Statistics Canada Census |
6% |
| Highest Level of Schooling Without University Degree |
Percentage of students who's highest level of schooling is in University without having completed a Bachelor's Degree |
Statistics Canada Census |
6% |
| Highest Level of Schooling With Bachelor's degree or higher |
Percentage of students who's highest level of schooling includes a University Bachelor's Degree or higher |
Statistics Canada Census |
6% |
| Information |
Definition |
Source |
Example |
| Region |
This is the name of the administering regional office |
The COMMON tables |
British Columbia |
| Tribal Council Number |
This is the code of the Tribal Council affiliated with a First Nation. |
The Indian Government Support System (IGSS) |
2132 |
| Tribal Council Name |
This is the name of the Tribal Council affiliated with a First Nation |
The Indian Government Support System (IGSS) |
Gitksan Wet-Suwet'en Tribal Council |
| Tribal Council Phone Number |
To capture the phone number to a Tribal Council's office. |
The Indian Government Support System (IGSS) |
(604) 842-6511 |
| Tribal Council Fax Number |
To capture the fax number to a Tribal Council's office. |
The Indian Government Support System (IGSS) |
(604) 842-6828 |
| Tribal Council Address |
The address for postal purposes representing the official Tribal Council address. |
The Indian Government Support System (IGSS) |
PO BOX 229
HAZELTON BC V0J 1Y0 |
| Registered Population Extract Date |
The month end (YYYYMM) at which population statistics were extracted. |
The Indian Registry System (IRS) |
199804 |
| Registered Males On Own Reserve |
The number of Male Registered Indians affiliated to the indicated First Nation(s) who show in the Register as living on their own Reserve. |
The Indian Registry System (IRS) |
678 |
| Registered Females On Own Reserve |
The number of Female Registered Indians affiliated to the indicated First Nation(s) who show in the Register as living on their own Reserve. |
The Indian Registry System (IRS) |
651 |
| Registered Males On Other Reserve |
The number of Male Registered Indians affiliated to the indicated First Nation(s) who show in the Register as living on another Reserve. |
The Indian Registry System (IRS) |
53 |
| Registered Females On Other Reserve |
The number of Female Registered Indians affiliated to the indicated First Nation(s) who show in the Register as living on another Reserve. |
The Indian Registry System (IRS) |
41 |
| Registered Males On Own Crown Land |
The number of Male Registered Indians affiliated to the indicated First Nation(s) who show in the Register as living on their own Crown Land. |
The Indian Registry System (IRS) |
325 |
| Registered Females On Own Crown Land |
The number of Female Registered Indians affiliated to the indicated First Nation(s) who show in the Register as living on their own Crown Land. |
The Indian Registry System (IRS) |
362 |
| Registered Males On Other Crown Land |
The number of Male Registered Indians affiliated to the indicated First Nation(s) who show in the Register as living on another's Crown Land. |
The Indian Registry System (IRS) |
0 |
| Registered Females On Other Crown Land |
The number of Female Registered Indians affiliated to the indicated First Nation(s) who show in the Register as living on another's Crown Land. |
The Indian Registry System (IRS) |
0 |
| Registered Males On No Band Crown Land |
The number of Male Registered Indians affiliated to the indicated First Nation(s) who show in the Register as living on Crown Land not assigned to a First Nation. |
The Indian Registry System (IRS) |
0 |
| Registered Females On No Band Crown Land |
The number of Female Registered Indians affiliated to the indicated First Nation(s) who show in the Register as living on Crown Land not assigned to a First Nation. |
The Indian Registry System (IRS) |
0 |
| Registered Males Off Reserve |
The number of Male Registered Indians affiliated to the indicated First Nation(s) who show in the Register as living Off-reserve. |
The Indian Registry System (IRS) |
430 |
| Registered Females Off Reserve |
The number of Female Registered Indians affiliated to the indicated First Nation(s) who show in the Register as living Off-reserve. |
The Indian Registry System (IRS) |
417 |
| Total Registered Population |
The number of Registered Indians affiliated to the indicated First Nation(s) . |
The Indian Registry System (IRS) |
2110 |
| Information |
Definition |
Source |
Example |
| Official Name |
This is the official departmental name of a band as defined within the Indian Act. This name is the First Nation's name as ratified by a Band Council Resolution (BCR). |
The Band Name System, managed by the Indian Registration and Band Lists unit |
Albany |
| Number |
This is a unique number (ie. also referred to as the Band_Number, Band_Code, or Administrative_Code) assigned to the First Nation by the department. |
The Band Name System, managed by the Indian Registration and Band Lists unit |
142 |
| Region |
This is the name of the administering regional office |
The COMMON table |
Ontario |
| Geographic Zone |
Zone 1:
A geographic zone where the First Nation is located within 50 km of the nearest service centre with year- round road access.
Zone 2:
A geographic zone where the First Nation is located between 50 and 350 km from the nearest service centre with year-round road access.
Zone 3:
A geographic zone where the First Nation is located over 350 km from the nearest service centre with year-round road access.
Zone 4:
A geographic zone where the First Nation has no year- round road access to a service centre and, as a result, experiences a higher cost of transportation. |
Band Classification Manual |
Zone 4:
First Nation has no year-round road access to a service centre and, as a result, experiences a higher cost of transportation. |
| Sub-zone of Zone 4 |
Sub-zone 0: distance < 50 km (classified as Zone 2)
Sub-zone 1: 50 km = distance < 160 km
Sub-zone 2: 160 = distance < 240 km
Sub-zone 3: 240 = distance < 320 km
Sub-zone 4: 320 = distance < 400 km
Sub-zone 5: 400 = distance < 480 km
Sub-zone 6: distance = 480 km |
Band Classification Manual |
Sub-zone 5:
Distance, measured directly, to the nearest service centre is between 400 Km and 480 Km |
| Environmental Index |
Index A: geographic location < 45o latitude
Index B: 45o latitude = geographic location < 50o latitude
Index C: 50o latitude = geographic location < 55o latitude
Index D: 55o latitude = geographic location < 60o latitude
Index E: 60o latitude = geographic location < 65o latitude
Index F: geographic location = 65o latitude |
Band Classification Manual |
Index C:
Geographic location between 50 and 55 degrees latitude |
| City |
A major population centre where various economic indices can be defined for calculating operation and maintenance (O&M) funding requirements for departmentally funded capital assets. Each First Nation is assigned a city centre based on the proximity of the city centre to the most populated site of the First Nation. In cases where two city centres are located approximately the same distance from the most populated site, the city centre that best reflects the economic activities of the most populated site shall be chosen. |
Band Classification Manual |
Timmins |
| Service Center |
The nearest community to which a First Nation can refer to gain access to government services, banks and suppliers.
The nearest community would have the following services available:
(a) suppliers, material and equipment (i.e., for construction, office operation, etc.);
(b) a pool of skilled and semi-skilled labour; and
(c) at least one financial institution (i.e., bank, trust company, credit union, etc.);
as well, the following services would typically be available:
(d) provincial services (such as health services, community and social services, environment services); and
(e) federal services (such as Canada Post, Employment Centre).
|
Band Classification Manual |
Timmins |
| Most Populated Site |
??? |
Band Classification Manual |
FORT ALBANY NO. 67 |
