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 | 5 active, 26 inactive |
Notable people in area | Atyko Robijovych, Connor Shaw, Andrew Snye |
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 August 2024, there are five predominantly active micronations in this sector: Athabasca, Grondines-Anjou, Marbordo, Strathcona, and Valrun.
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
- Atyko Robijovych, founder of Suverska and Vice President of Athabasca.
- Christopher I, King of Vikesland from 2005 to 2018.
- Connor Shaw, founder of multiple micronations.
- Andrew Snye, founder and President of Athabasca.
List of nations
Active nations
Arms | Flag | State | Capital | Founded | Pop. | Area | Location | Government type |
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Athabasca | Clearwater | 2023 | 11 | 52.17 km2 (20.14 sq mi) |
AB | Socialist republic | ||
Grondines-Anjou | Château d'Or | 2021 | 7 | 0.65 km2 (0.25 sq mi) |
AB[a] | Constitutional monarchy | ||
Marbordo | Goodwin | 2024 | 12 | 0.118 km2 (0.046 sq mi) |
BC | Socialist republic | ||
Strathcona | Cookstown | 2019 | 13 | 0.107 km2 (0.041 sq mi) |
BC | Constitutional monarchy | ||
Valrun | Norsask | 2019 | 20 | 5.49 km2 (2.12 sq mi) |
AB | Presidential 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), Sovereign Kingdom of Humberlea (Canton of Sage Hill since 2023).
Inactive and former nations
Arms | Flag | State | Capital | Existed | Pop. | Area | Location | Government type |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Antiquitian Empire | None | 2012–2013 | 9 | 4 km2 (1.5 sq mi) |
BC | Participatory democracy | ||
Atomica | None | 2021 | 21 | 18.1 km2 | AB | Absolute monarchy | ||
Burdany | Frankovich | 2023 | 8 | 0.00161874 km2 (0.00062500 sq mi) |
BC | Semi-constitutional monarchy | ||
Deloraine-Cavers | Küchenstadt | 2007–2012 | 11 | 0.01 km2 (0.0039 sq mi) |
MB | Constitutional monarchy | ||
Durkadurkagradstania | Vokinhsalk | 2006-2010 | 22 | Area unknown |
SK | Constitutional monarchy | ||
Goepel | Adamstown | 2015–2016 | 34 | Area unknown |
BC | Constitutional monarchy | ||
Grunkia | New Rome | 2011–2013 | 10 | 0.04 km2 (0.015 sq mi) |
BC | Presidential republic | ||
Hinderland | New Hinder | 2019–2019 | 1 | Area unknown |
BC | Absolute monarchy | ||
Holy Canadian Empire | None | 2021 | 31 | Area unknown |
BC | Elective monarchy | ||
Inner Baldonia | Vancouver | 2022 | 13 | Area unknown |
BC | Constitutional monarchy | ||
Jehovah | Shawsburg | 2019-2021 | 1 | 0.01 km2 (0.0039 sq mi) |
AB | Absolute monarchy | ||
Star Hill | Kirschdorf | 2021-2023 | 1 | 0.27 km2 (0.10 sq mi) |
AB | Absolute monarchy | ||
Kayenay (2nd) | Powergarden (now Kirschdorf) |
2017–2020 | 7 | 0.0075 km2 (0.0029 sq mi) |
AB | Constitutional monarchy | ||
Mexania | None | 2012-2014 | 6 | Area unknown |
BC | Socialist republic | ||
Nassivassa | None | 2019–2019 | 7 | 0.13 km2 (0.050 sq mi) |
BC | Presidential republic | ||
Pacific Roman Empire | Vancouver | 2020–2020 | 21 | 0.129 km2 (0.050 sq mi) |
BC | Absolute monarchy | ||
Pacific States | Area unknown |
2023 | 21 | 0.107 km2 (0.041 sq mi) |
BC[b] | Presidential Republic | ||
Permaria | Glacia | 2020-2024 | 10 | 0.00161874 km2 (0.00062500 sq mi) |
BC | Semi-constitutional monarchy | ||
Prairiland | Grassbanks | 2019–2019 | 6 | Area unknown |
AB | Anocracy | ||
Suverska | Paskrai | 2013–2022 | 59 | 4.20 km2 (1.62 sq mi) |
SK | Semi-direct democracy | ||
Thorp | None | 2018–2020 | 16 | Area unknown |
BC | Area unknown | ||
Ustandovesgrav | Umplegrav | 2012-2015 | 62 | 2 km2 (0.77 sq mi) |
AB | Fascist state with monarchy | ||
Vikesland | Royal Ranchlands | 2005–2018 | 317 | 6.50 km2 (2.51 sq mi) |
MB | Constitutional monarchy | ||
West Canada | Shawsburg | 2021–2021 | 49 | Area unknown |
AB[c] | Constitutional monarchy | ||
Zårconia | None | 2018–2018 | 16 | 0.01 km2 (0.0039 sq mi) |
BC | Area unknown | ||
Zirconic (2nd) | Norhaven | 2020 | 4 | 251.22 km2 (97.00 sq mi) |
AB | Socialist republic |
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
Sector timeline
Note: this timeline only displays 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 Pacific States also had land within Washington state, but was 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.