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     Speaker Yavvanam Kaatesina Bewarse Username: Speaker Post Number: 5246 Registered: 04-2017 Posted From: 192.197.178.2 Rating: N/A |
Republic of Madawaska Main article: Republic of Madawaska The Republic of Madawaska occupied what is now the northwest corner of New Brunswick, and lies partially in Quebec and the American state of Maine. The origins of the so-called republic lie in the 1783 Treaty of Versailles, which established the border between the United States of America and the British North American colonies. The Madawaska region remained in dispute between Britain and the US until 1842. In Canada, Madawaska was considered part of Quebec until the 1850s, when the border with New Brunswick was modified.[6] The so-called "Republic" is now a purely ceremonial entity. In popular culture Occasionally regions of Canada have declared themselves to be "independent" in a non-serious, satirical or promotional way. These "movements" are taken for what they are and not considered secessionist. Republic of Rathnelly The Rathnelly neighbourhood in Toronto made headlines in 1967, while celebrating Canada's 100th birthday. During the celebrations, Rathnelly residents playfully declared themselves as a republic independent of Canada. To mark their independence, the "Republic of Rathnelly" elected a queen, organized a parade, and issued Republic of Rathnelly passports to everyone in the neighbourhood. The new nation conscripted all 8- to 14-year-old citizens to form a militia, known as the Rathnelly Irregulars, and armed them with 1,000 helium balloons (the Rathnelly "air force"). The "Republic of Rathnelly" continues to hold annual street parties.[7] Ivanni edo...maa Republic of VentraPragada(ROV) laa gaa utthutthi republics laagunnaaaye... Naa Maata, Nene Vinanu |