February 10, 2010
ANISHINAABEG OF NAONGASHIING LAND CODE
Use of the word “shall” The word “shall” signifies an obligation that, unless this Land Code provides to the contrary, shall be carried out as soon as practicable after this Land Code comes into effect or the event that gives rise to the obligation. Use of Masculine or Feminine Unless it is otherwise clear from the context, the use of the masculine includes the feminine, and the use of the feminine includes the masculine. Titles and Headings Titles and headings of Parts and provisions have been inserted in the Code for convenience of reference only, and are not interpretive aids.
PART 1 INTERPRETATION 1
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1.01 2
The title of this enactment is the Anishinaabeg of Naongashiing Land Code. Definitions
DEFINITIONS IN LAWS
2.01 For greater certainty, if context requires, Anishinaabeg of Naongashiing laws, policies and regulations may prescribe different definitions than those provided in this Land Code. 2.02
The following definitions apply in this Land Code:
“Abrogate” means to abolish by authoritative action, annul; “Anishinaabeg of Naongashiing” means the Anishinaabeg of Naongashiing and its Members; “Anishinaabeg of Naongashiing Land” means any Reserve land that is subject to this Land Code; “Anishinaabeg of Naongashiing Lands Register” means the register maintained by Anishinaabeg of Naongashiing pursuant to Part 6 of this Code for the purpose of registering Interests in First Nation land; “Canada” means Her Majesty the Queen in right of Canada; “Common-Law Partnership” means the relationship between two (2) persons who are cohabiting in a conjugal relationship; “Community Lands” means any Anishinaabeg of Naongashiing Land in which all Members have a common Interest; “Community Meeting” means a meeting under Part 3 of this Code to which the Members are invited to attend. “Council” means the Chief and Council of Anishinaabeg of Naongashiing or any successor elected government of the Anishinaabeg of Naongashiing; 5
