General Confederation
These 3 provinces came together in confederation to create Canada.
Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and the Province of Canada
The Indian Act was...
A law was a key piece of legislation affecting Indigenous peoples in Canada.
BNA Act stands for...
British North America Act
When Canada first become a country, they had this type of government: responsible or representative
Representative
These 2 provinces made up the Province of Canada (pre-confederation).
Ontario and Quebec
A treaty is...
An agreement or contract made between two or more groups, often dealing with land or rights.
This is the year that the BNA Act was passed.
1867
This was Canada's 1st Prime Minister
Sir John A. MacDonald
This province did not join in Confederation right away, but did join in 1873.
Prince Edward Island
Indigenous people were required to live on these areas of land, which were controlled by the government.
This was the purpose of the the BNA Act.
This 1867 act united the colonies of Canada into a single country and gave the Canadian government power.
Explain what a responsible government is.
Elected officials are accountable to the people and the legislature.
This was the meeting that the provinces came together to discuss Confedation.
The Charlottetown Conference
Indian Agents had the job to...
They were responsible for overseeing Indigenous communities and enforcing the provisions of the Indian Act on reserves.
Name 3 groups of people who were not involved, or had restricted rights, in the creation of the BNA Act.
Women, Indigenous people of Canada and Black Canadians
Explain what representative government is.
When elected officials represent the people but are not fully responsible to them.
These 3 Atlantic provinces planned to meet to discuss uniting (pre-confederation).
Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and PEI
The Indian Act was passed in this year.
1876
This form of government allows the people to have a say in the decisions made by electing representatives or directly voting on issues.
Democracy
These are the two houses in Parliament who need to agree on to pass new laws.
House of Commons and the Senate