Indian Act History
Why did the Indian Act take place?
To assimilate First Nation into Europeans and to make them forget their identity
True or False
They couldn't purchase alcohol and ammunition
True
What is the name of the most populated reserve?
Blood 148
Who created the Indian Act?
Alexander Mackenzie
True or False
The First Nations people elect a new chief every 3 years
False, they elect a new chief every 4 years
What are reserves?
Reserves are a plot of land set aside by the government
True or False
The Indian Act affects the Métis and Inuit people.
False
What is one condition where they could leave the reserves without any punishment?
If they were to leave the reserve with an Indian agent.
When was the most populated reserve built? (within 25 years)
August 1953
Which prime minister was Alexander Mackenzie?
He was the 2nd prime minister
Name 5 things that were not allowed or can't happen because of the Indian Act!
Woman status was denied, individuals were renamed, couldn’t leave reserves, couldn't be admitted to any University and couldn't speak their own language etc.
True or False
In 1989, 744,855 people identified as First Nations, 44.2% of which lived on reserves.
False