Talk:Newfoundland and Labrador

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Isn't the official name of Rhode Island actually something like Rhode Island and Providence Plantations? Of course, everyone just calls it Rhode Island. I am curious if anyone in Canada is actually going to use the new official full name when referring to the province.

Many people call it just Newfoundland, but I've seen much more "Newfoundland and Labrador" than I've ever seen "Rhode Island and Providence Plantations"; the name's official for all intents and purposes, and Canada Post is changing the two-letter abbrev. from NF to NL. - user:Montrealais

As a footnote, a lot of people still say "St. John's, Newfoundland", but then again I've heard "Happy Valley, Labrador" too. Both names are strictly speaking correct - they just don't refer to the province. - mtlais

This is a name change that resulted from the people of Labrador feeling ignored by the island portion of the province. By including it in the official provincial name, they felt it would officially recognize them. It's an important symbolic gesture. - JustinBathurst

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Note on disambiguation: the province is at Newfoundland and Labrador, the island at Newfoundland. Historical references to the province before the name was changed should be to [[Newfoundland and Labrador|Newfoundland]]. - Montréalais

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That map is horrible by the way. Although I guess you already knew that. Are there any other sources of free maps out there? dave 18:09 20 Jul 2003 (UTC)

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This article says that the island was inhabited by the Inuit and Beothuk. Did the Inuit really range this far south, or is this a mistake for Innu (who are First Nations, not Inuit)? - Montréalais

I know there were natives on the island (I've been there, the Newfoundland museum), and I looked on the web. The Beothuk and and Micmac were the only native peoples to inhabit the island. Vancouverguy 16:50, 21 Sep 2003 (UTC)

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Is "noofin-LAND" really the only acceptable pronunciation? All my relatives from Newfoundland pronounce it like that, of course, but everyone else emphasizes the "found" part...or sometimes even the "new" is emphasized. Shouldn't that be mentioned as well? Adam Bishop 02:56, 27 Jan 2004 (UTC)

Elsewhere in Canada, they say "NEWfinland" or "newfinLAND." "newFOUNDland" is barbaric. - 67.68.242.174

Just to clarify, we're talking about official pronunciation. People in English parts of North America often pronounce foreign names differently, but it doesn't mean it impacts the official pronunciation. Besides, Newfoundlanders speak a dialect that often has different stresses on words. This is one of them.

Adding a folklore/cultural subject to NL & Lab entry?

Do you think it would be worth while to have some information on the cultural aspects and folklore of Newfoundland? There can be included Newfoundland Stories and Newfie Jokes and things about how various towns meet or met their needs through fishing, hunting, trading. el gato sólido

Disputing the "Republic"

Newfoundland was never a republic, so I wonder whether that reference should be removed from the article. In recent years it is becoming common to see T-shirts featuring the old Newfoundland pink, white and green flag and the words "Republic of Newfoundland." However, this is more of a political statement than a reflection of true history.

I believe it was the Dominion of Newfoundland. This is the basis of the Republic that is becoming more urgent these days among many Newfoundlanders.