Chicanada

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Chicanada
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Flag of Chicanada
Motto: "What the hell, it's just an accent!"
Map of Chicanada
Region The Exodus
Capital Cana
Official Language(s) English [official], French, Ris, Romanesch
Leader High Minister Michel Jacobi
Population
Currency Chicanadian pence 
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Geography

Chicanada is on the Western shore of the West Continent of The Exodus. Two major rivers flow from the Risian Mountains. The Southern Flank, home to the trout industry, flows from the highlands through the cities of Douala and Cana. The Northern River goes into the lowlands of Eoden. The nation is relatively flat except in the Risian Mountains which form the West-Central boundary of Chicanada.

History of the Federated States of Chicanada

The lands now know as Chicanada have a rich history. British sailors discovered the northern colony of Livingston in 1586 ECE and moved south, eventually reaching and settling the area that is now known as Douala. Eventually, the lands around Douala became part of the Township Enclave and eventually creating the Palm Colony along the southern reach of Chicanada in 1589 ECE. French scout ships set up trading posts along the northern shoreline while exploring the territories, eventually laying claim to the Isla Lands in 1604 ECE. Palm Colony was incorporated into the Cana Lands in 1610 ECE. The Kingdom of Ris, to the northeast of Isla, was a self-sustained kingdom founded by Prince Sani The Right in 1423 ECE.

The Confederacy was officially founded in 1820 ECE. Before the Confederacy, the regions of Cana, Isla, Township were under protectorate rule from either Great Britain or Belgium. The Kingdom of Ris in 1775 ECE purchased the lands of Cana and Isla from Belgium and formed the Incorporated States of Risa. In 1795 Township entered into a war against Great Britain and won official autonomy in 1802. In 1803 the ISR and Great Britain agreed to allow Township into the ISR as a Republic of Isla. After the Great War of 1812, the ISR began discussing disolving the current structure and forming a new union. In 1820, at the behest of Cana, the Conferedated States of Chicanada were signed in Cana City, Palm Colony.

In 1923 ECE, the Confederacy of Chicanada became the Federated Cantons of Chicanada under a new Canton-region system. In addition, the Risian Kingdom was officially declared de facto rulers of the Risian Kingdom Autonomous Region and make all major decisions while staying part of the FCC.

Federal Government

The federal capital of the confederacy is located in Cana, and is home to the High Ministry and the legislative Assemblies.

Presidum

The President is directly elected to serve up to 2 5-year terms. The Presidency does very little in form of government, but has several major jobs. The President must approve the High Ministry and all ministry positions filled after Assembly elections. The President is the official ambassador to any conferences and major international organisations and can press issues to either the Regional or Colonial Assembly. The President is also the Speaker of the Regional Assembly and breaks ties in the Assembly when needed. The President may present bugetary issues to the Colonial Assembly and must sign onto the official budget of the state along with the High Minister.

The current president, Janiene DuMaier (Socialists) resides in the capital city of Cana.

High Ministry

The High Ministry is the highest level of government of Chicanada. The head of the HM, the High Emmissary, is the Head of State and Government and the HE makes all official decisions. The HE is selected by the coalitional government created in the Colonial Assembly and is typically the highest-ranking delegate. The HE selects a personal staff of aids and researchers who work in the HM preparing budgets and needed legislation.

Also in the HM is the President, who serves as an ambassador for the Conferderacy as well as advisor to the HE. The President also approves any appointment of the HE and their ministry positions.

The HM functions as the workhorse for the national government. The HM introduces legislation to the Canton and Colonial Assemblies and establishes the agenda for the Colonial Assembly. The HM also appoints 2 Supreme Council member (with approval of the Canton Assembly).

The current High Minister is Michel Jacobi (MSRP)

Colonial Assmebly

CA delegates are voted in by their respective cantons for up to 10 2-year terms. The CA is given the agenda as slected by the High Ministry and works in committee to pass needed legislation and create the governments working budget. The CA meets from March-June in Eastentown and from September-November in Cana.

CA elections run on a two-ballot system for the 500 seats, with citizens voting for (a) a candidate and (b) a party. Half of each Canton's delegation is appointed based on party lists while the other half is directly elected. In order to form a government, 275 seats must be held. Should any government fall under the 275 threshold, the Presidum must call for new elections. The current coaltional government holds 284 seats and sees the High Minister comming from the Monaghanist Socialist Republic Party. The coalitional group also holds the Speaker position, and is currently held by the Socialist Party.

Canton Assembly

The 150 RA Members are selected by Regonal Governors and Colonial leadership. They can hold 3 5-year terms. Unlike the Colonial Assembly, the RA can not be suspended by the Presidum or by the Speaker. The RA is seen as the eye that make sure the CA does not overstep their bounds. The Canton Assembly reviews the budget and legislation passed by the Colonial Assembly. It is the only entity that can repeal decisions from the High Ministry with a 3/4 vote. The RA also works with the main lobby group ChiLo in making sure legislation and the budget is fair to all side. The RA meets year-round in Cana. The current co-Speaker of the RA comes from the MSRP.

Supreme Council

The city of Eastentown, loacted in the Eastern Territories Colony, is home to the Supreme Council. As there is no constitution, the SC's 11 members (5 elected justices which serve an infinite number of 3-year terms, the High Minister, the President, 2 justices selected by the CA for a life term and 2 selected by the RA for a life term) review lower court challenges and legislation to make sure they comply with previous legislation and if they are good for the nation.

Canton Government

A Referendum held 30 January 1923 officially changed the structure of the Chicanadan Regions and Colonies. Officially, the Referendum created 29 administrative districts to be known as Cantons. In addition, the House of Risa became overseer of the Risan Kingdom Autonomous Region and will be the 30th Canton in Parliament.

Each Canton have their own, much smaller, governments to oversee local issues. All have a Peoples Assembly (ranging with 30-100 citizens) and directly elect representaives as well as Regional or Colonial Governors.

Autonomus Regional Cantons

Risan Kingdom Autonomous Region (capital: Colombo)

City Cantons

Acadia
Cana
Douala
Jaxx
Livingston
Rosa City

District Cantons (Capitals)

Avi (Star Point)
Bedu (Verde Mund)
Bishop (Finnen)
Cape (Kinsington)
Cerealian (Paradiso)
Crossings (Spears Crossing)
Easten (Eastentown)
Esten (Esten)
Eoden (Evon)
Harem (Ashley)
Finnegann (Goedi)
Lovejoy (Mission)
Narobi (Mogada)
Norde (Tolóu)
Peredian (Atens)
Pierre (Prarieville)
Saint Croix (Saint Croix),
Saint Jean (Quebecoi)
Sidney (Southampton)
Stata (Provincetown)
Sud (Prane)
Township (Citadel)
Wosho (Peridus)

Political Parties

As of the 1923 Elections the following Parties were recognized:

Catholic Party of French Chicanada {CAFC)
Centrist Union of Chicanada (CUC)
Chicanada Salvation Activist Party (CSAP)
Communist Party of Chicanada (CPC)
Faith Alliance of Chicanada (FAC)
Free Democratic Party of Chicanada (FDPC)
Green Party of Chicanada (GPC)
Green Peace Union (GPU)
House of Risa Alliance (HRA)
Marxist Practitioners of Chicanada (MPC)
Monaghanist Socialist Republic Party(MSRP)
Monaghanist Democratic Alliance (MDA)
National Front for Chicanada (NF)
New Labour Front (NLF)
Political Conservatives of Chicanada (PCC)
Red Alliance/Workers Party (RAWP)
Socialist Party of Chicanada (SPC)
Traditional Alliance Party of Chicanada (TAPC)
Union-Liberal Pary of Chicanada (ULPC)

Education

The Ministry of Sciences and Education oversee all 35 incorporated colleges and universities. Most degrees are completed in 3 years with the most popular fields being Fisheries, Politics, Law, Religion, or Engineering. K-12 education is compulsory and all state-funded schools are free.

Acadia Catonal College
Atens University
Bishop University
Cana National College
Canton University - Acadia
Canton University - Crossings
Canton University - Jaxx
Colombo University
Crossings College
Douala College
Easten Regional College
Eoden College
Granada University
Jaxx University
Livingston University
Mission University
National University of Chicanada at Cana
Peredian College
Ris University - Rosa
Ris University - Sani
Territories Union College
Township University
University of Avi
University of Cana
University of Southhampton
University of Finnegann
University of St. Jean
University of Seaport

Religion

The Ministry of Religion and Spirituality official sanction 5 religions while offering government protection to many more. 75% of the population are Mohnaguaists, which is the traditional religion. Chirstianity is practiced by 5% and is predominantly found in former French colonies of the confederacy.

Officially sanctioned religions

Monaghanism (65%)
Temple of Ris (16%)
Christianity (11%, make up: Catholics 90%, Evangelicals 6%, Lutherans 4%)
Founders Faith (3%)

Officially protected religions

Judaism (3%)
Islam (1%)
Sanaism (1%)

Sport

The Chicanada Sport Federation (CSF) oversees all major and minor sports within the Confederacy as well as all National Teams and Federated Leagues. Chicanada's major sports are ice hockey, rugby, football, basketball, field hockey, lacrosse and American football. Other sports include footsal and baseball.

The CSF officially heads Two Grand Federated Leagues: Chicanada Hockey League (CHL)and Chicanada Football Federation (CFF). Rugby Union Chicanada (RUC), Chicanada Basketball Association (CBA), Chicanada AmBall League (CABL, American Football) and CLAX are minor leagues currently under full development. The Chicanada National Team is officially headed by the CSF

Chicanada Football Federation

The CFF is the largest entinty of the CSF, sponsoring three main divisions and more than 100 developmental groups to promote football throughtout the Cantons.

As of the 1924 Season, the CFF will operate on a Liga system with three divisions. The first division, "SuperLiga" will be home to the Cananite Regular Season Championship and the Grand Finals' Barclay Champions Cup. TroutCo International will be sponsoring a tournament between all three division, to be known as the TroutCo Unity Cup.

Champions League Champions

1900 - AS Cana
1901 - Provincetown
1902 - Provincetown
1903 - Jaxx
1904 - Grasslands
1905 - Star Point
1906 - Jaxx
1907 - Bishop FC
1908 - Risa FC
1909 - Township
1910 - Douala
1911 - Ashley
1912 - Bishop FC
1913 - Verde Mund
1914 - Township
1915 - Star Point
1916 - AS Cana
1917 - Rosa FC
1918 - Provincetown
1919 - Eastentown
1920 - FC Finnegann United
1921 - AS Risa
1922 - Mission
1923 - Cananite Cup: Douala | Barclay Champions: Douala
1924 - TroutCo Unity Cup: | Cananite Reg Champions: | Barclay Champions:

International Play and the NS World Cup

Chicanada has competed in two NSWC Qualifiers, the Baptism of Fire and two Cup of Harmonys.

Overall International Record: 18-7-11

The CFF has also sent four teams to compete in Club Cups, with AS Risa maiking it to the round of 8 for the NSFA Cup and Douala being a semifinalist in Champions League 6.

Chicanada Hockey League

CHL Headquarters and the National Training Center are located in Eastentown. As of the 1924 Sessions the CHL will have a 20-team Premiership and a 20-team Challengeship with the winner of each Premiership session hoisting the Barlclay Ministry Cup. The winners of the A and B sessions are kept in the Premiership for one full year regardless of play during the subsequent sessions. A and B winners meet for the ownership of the Kodiak Trophy as CHL Champions

CHL Sessions Champion

1870 - Cana HC
1871 - Cana HC
1872 - Cana HC
1873 - Rosa HC
1874 - Star Point HC
1875 - Township HC
1876 - Township HC
1877 - Township HC
1878 - Township HC
1879 - Cana HC
1880 - Rosa HC
1881 - Jaxx
1882 - Colombo HC
1883 - Cana HC
1884 - Cana HC
1885 - Cana HC
1886 - Cana HC
1887 - National
1888 - Verde Mund
1889 - Rosa HC
1890 - Atens
1891 - Township
1892 - AS Cana
1893 - Palm
1894 - National
1895 - Rosa City
1896 - Cana HC
1897 - Cana HC
1898 - Cana HC
1899 - Cana HC
1900 - Cana HC
1901 - Easten
1902 - Mission
1903 - Palm
1904 - National
1905 - Cana HC
1906 - Rosa City
1907 - Easten
1908 - National
1909 - Rosa City
1910 - Cana HC
1911 - AS Cana
1912 - Township
1913 - Star Point
1914 - Evon
1915 - Jaxx
1916 - Palm
1917 - Jaxx
1918 - AS Cana
1919 - Jaxx
1920 - Township
1921 - Atens
1922 - Palm

International Play and the Don Cherry Cup

Chicanada is currently competing in their third Cherry Cup. Chicanada played host to the eleventh edition of the tournament, which was won by Robotopolis.

International Record: 9-3-8

Smaller Leagues

RUC, CBA, CABL and CLAX will be forthcomming

Misc. Info

The Chicanada homepage is located at: http://www.geocities.com/crazyshy100/chicanadahome.html. All years listed are in Exodus Timeline. The current year (2005) is 1923.