Indian Act + CTA 16
What is the main idea of CTA #16?
Post-secondary institutions should set up Indigenous language programs
What are some things the Indian Act banned?
Ceremonies (potlatch, powwow, Sun Dance)
Why is CTA 16 important?
Can help save dying languages
What can be done for CTA 16?
Post-secondary institutions can start these programs and governments can help fund them
Segregated Indigenous peoples, gave bad housing, limited economic opportunity