Western Canada sector
| Western Canada sector | |
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| General information | |
| Located | Western Canada |
| Sector founded | 2020 |
| Sector founded by | Atyko Robijovych (Republic of Suverska) |
| Membership | |
| Nations in area | 7 active, 21 inactive |
| Notable people in area | Atyko Robijovych, Connor Shaw, Dustin Carlson |
The Western Canada sector is a term used to categorise micronations located in Western Canada. The term was first used by the Atyko Robijovych in 2020 to describe these micronations which are close in proximity and relations. In total, 28 nations have existed in Western Canada between 2005 and present, notably including Vikesland which existed for fifteen years and gained media recognition beyond the micronational community.
As of March 2023, there are seven active micronations in this sector - Clearwater, Grondines-Anjou, Inner Baldonia, Pacific States, Suverska, Vancouver Island and Zirconic.
History
Pre-micronational history
The land that is now Western Canada was inhabited by various indigenous peoples for thousands of years prior to European colonisation, including the peoples native to the Northwest Coast, Plateau, Plains, and Subarctic regions. The area is also the homeland of the Métis.[1]
Early European involvement in Western Canada can be characterised by events such as the North American fur trade, the establishment of the Colony of British Columbia in 1858, and Canadian Confederation in 1867. Following Confederation, there was the Rupert's Land and North-Western Territory transfer in 1870, the singing of the Numbered Treaties from 1871 to 1921, and the waves of immigration that followed the Dominion Lands Act in 1872 and the completion of the Canadian Pacific Railway in 1885.[2]
Vikesland era
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Modern era
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Notable members
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- Atyko Robijovych, Prime Minister of Suverska from 2014 to 2018 and President of Suverska from 2018 to 2021.
- Christopher I, King of Vikesland from 2005 to 2018.
- Connor Shaw, founder of multiple micronations.
- Dustin Carlson, Governor-General of the Dominion of Vancouver Island.
List of nations
Active nations
| Arms | Flag | State | Capital | Founded | Pop. | Area | Location | Government type |
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Clearwater Confederacy | Berribasca | 2021 | 5 | 3.42 km2 (1.32 sq mi) |
AB | Democratic Confederalism |
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Grondines-Anjou | Château d'Or | 2021 | 7 | 0.65 km2 (0.25 sq mi) |
AB[a] | Constitutional monarchy |
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Principality of Inner Baldonia | Vancouver | 2022 | 13 | Unknown | BC[b] | Constitutional monarchy |
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The Free Kingdom of Atomica | None | 2021 | 21 | 18.1 km2 | AB | Absolute monarchy | |
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Pacific States | Cookstown | 2023 | 21 | 0.107 km2 (0.041 sq mi) |
BC[c] | Presidential Republic |
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Vancouver Island | Victoria | 2019 | 21 | 0.69 km2 (0.27 sq mi) |
BC | Constitutional monarchy |
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Zirconic (2nd) | Norhaven | 2020 | 4 | 251.22 km2 (97.00 sq mi) |
AB | Socialist republic |
Other nations with claims in Western Canada: Aerican Empire (colony of Parrwater; near Castor, AB since 2008), Dominion of British North America (includes former Dominion of West Canada since 2021).
Inactive and former nations
| Arms | Flag | State | Capital | Existed | Pop. | Area | Location | Government type |
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Antiquitian Empire | None | 2012–2013 | 9 | 4 km2 (1.5 sq mi) |
BC | Participatory democracy |
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Deloraine-Cavers | Küchenstadt | 2007–2012 | 11 | 0.01 km2 (0.0039 sq mi) |
MB | Constitutional monarchy |
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Durkadurkagradstania | Vokinhsalk | 2006-2010 | 22 | Unknown | SK | Constitutional monarchy |
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Goepel | Adamstown | 2015–2016 | 34 | Unknown | BC | Constitutional monarchy |
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Grunkia | New Rome | 2011–2013 | 10 | 0.04 km2 (0.015 sq mi) |
BC | Presidential republic |
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Hinderland | New Hinder | 2019–2019 | 1 | Unknown | BC | Absolute monarchy |
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Holy Canadian Empire | None | 2021 | 31 | Unknown | BC | Elective monarchy |
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Jehovah | Shawsburg | 2019-2021 | 1 | 0.01 km2 (0.0039 sq mi) |
AB | Absolute monarchy |
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Star Hill | Kirschdorf | 2021-2023 | 1 | 0.27 km2 (0.10 sq mi) |
AB | Absolute monarchy |
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Kayenay (2nd) | Powergarden (now Kirschdorf) |
2017–2020 | 7 | 0.0075 km2 (0.0029 sq mi) |
AB | Constitutional monarchy |
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Lazonesia | Courtica | 2021-2021 | 8 | 1.20 km2 (0.46 sq mi) |
BC | Constitutional monarchy |
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Mexania | None | 2012-2014 | 6 | Unknown | BC | Socialist republic |
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Nassivassa | None | 2019–2019 | 7 | 0.13 km2 (0.050 sq mi) |
BC | Presidential republic |
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Pacific Roman Empire | Vancouver | 2020–2020 | 21 | 0.129 km2 (0.050 sq mi) |
BC | Absolute monarchy |
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Prairiland | Grassbanks | 2019–2019 | 6 | Unknown | AB | Anocracy |
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Suverska | Paskrai | 2013–2022 | 59 | 4.20 km2 (1.62 sq mi) |
SK | Semi-direct democracy |
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Thorp | None | 2018–2020 | 16 | Unknown | BC | Unknown |
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Ustandovesgrav | Umplegrav | 2012-2015 | 62 | 2 km2 (0.77 sq mi) |
AB | Fascist state with monarchy |
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Vikesland | Royal Ranchlands | 2005–2018 | 317 | 6.50 km2 (2.51 sq mi) |
MB | Constitutional monarchy |
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West Canada | Shawsburg | 2021–2021 | 49 | Unknown | AB[d] | Constitutional monarchy |
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Zårconia | None | 2018–2018 | 16 | 0.01 km2 (0.0039 sq mi) |
BC | Unknown |
Not included on list: Greater Cascadian Republic (mostly in the USA), Keyenay (1st), Newnewfoundland (non-serious), Principality of Ellrose (uncertain dates), Zirconic (1st).
Additional information
| Year | Oldest active | Highest CGSC | Most populous | Largest area (Controlled) |
Largest area (Claimed) |
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| 2005 – 2018 |  Vikesland
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Vikesland
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| 2018 – 2019 |  Suverska
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| 2019 – 2022 |  Vancouver Island
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| 2022 | Vancouver Island
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Vancouver Island
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HCE
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Zirconic (2nd)
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Sector timeline
Note: this timeline only includes micronations that are currently active or were active for at least six months.
Sector map
This map features active micronations only. For a full map of Canada, see the Micronational map of Canada
See also
Notes
- ↑ The Principality of Grondines-Anjou also has land within the province of Quebec, but is primarily located within Alberta.
- ↑ The Principality of Inner Baldonia also has land within the countries of England and Scotland, but is primarily located within British Columbia.
- ↑ The Pacific States also has land within Washington state, but is primarily located within British Columbia.
- ↑ The Dominion of West Canada also had land within the provinces of British Columbia, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba, but was primarily located within Alberta.
References
- ↑ "First Nations Communities and Treaty Boundaries in Saskatchewan". Indian and Northern Affairs Canada. 30 March 2009. Archived from the original on 2 December 2009.
- ↑ "Dominion Lands Act | The Canadian Encyclopedia". www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca. Retrieved 2021-05-12.
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