Indigenous Nations
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Flag | Date | Name | Description |
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Pre-1816–present | Flag of the Métis Nation of Canada | A blue field with a white symbol of infinity charged in the centre | |
Pre-1816–present | Flag of the Métis Nation of Alberta | A red field with a white symbol of infinity charged in the centre | |
1980s-present | Flag of the Iroquois Confederacy | A mauve field party per fess by a band of white squares joined and a stylized white "Tree of Peace" charged in the centre; design is adapted from the Hiawatha wampum belt, each element represents an original nation in the confederacy | |
Mid-1980s-present | Flag of the Natuaqanek Band | A red field with yellow left and right borders, a quartered roundel charged in the centre | |
2001–present | Flag of the Nisga'a | A vertical tricolour triband of black, white, and sanguine with the badge of the Nisga'a Nation, surrounded by black and sanguine ovals, charged in the Canadian pale | |
2005–present | Flag of Nunatsiavut | A white field with a white, green, and blue Inukshuk charged in the centre | |
Unknown–present | Flag of the Haida Nation | A red field with an eagle and raven headed bird, surrounded by a circlet, charged in the centre | |
Unknown-present | Flag of the Matimekush Band | A vertical tricolour triband of chartreuse, white, green with the coat of arms of the Matimekush Lac John Band charged in the Canadian pale | |
Unknown–present | Flag of the Mi'kmaq Nation Grand Council | A white field with a red Nordic cross and a red star and moon in the left quadrants; white denotes purity of creation, the red cross represents mankind and infinity, the sun and moon the forces of day and night |
Read more about this topic: List Of Canadian Flags
Famous quotes containing the words indigenous and/or nations:
“All climates agree with brave Chanticleer. He is more indigenous even than the natives. His health is ever good, his lungs are sound, his spirits never flag.”
—Henry David Thoreau (18171862)
“Vivenza might be likened to St. John, feeding on locusts and wild honey, and with prophetic voice, crying to the nations from the wilderness.”
—Herman Melville (18191891)