DEFINITIONS
What is First Nation Status?
First Nation Status (Indian Status) is a legal identity recognized by the Canadian Federal Government
What was the name of the chief that held an illegal Potlatch in 1921?
Chief Dan Cranmar
What occasions can Potlatches be thrown for (3)?
Births, weddings, deaths, celebrations, and major event.
What was the White Paper Act?
The White Paper Act was proposed by the Canadian Government to begin the removal process of the Indian Act.
Do I like scary things? (Yes or No)
NO!!!!!!!!!!!!!
What is Indigenous Government?
A system that allows Indigenous People to govern their communities. It gives authority over rights, lands, and cultural practices.
Who ORGANIZED Residential Schools and who RAN the Residential Schools?
Canadian Government organized, Catholic Church ran
What are the 5 Ws of the Indian Act?
Correct
What day and month was chief Cranmar's illegal potlatch?
December 25th (Christmas)
What is my favorite fast food place?
Burger King
What is Gender Discrimination?
Gender Discrimination is the unequal treatment of individuals based on their gender. It typically affects their access to opportunities, rights, and resources.
Who was Mary Two Axe Early?
Human rights advocate who fought for women to regain their status cards.
What are the 5 Ws of Residential Schools?
Correct
What is the double mother clause?
The Double Mother Clause was in effect from 1951 to 1985 and it said that Indigenous children would not receive status if their mother and grandmother received status through marriage.
What is my dream teaching job (subject)
Spanish
What is a Potlatch?
They can last for several days, and some Indigenous Nations have their own customs that tailor the Potlatches to their People (specific animals, regalia, dances, etc.)
Who was Sandra Nicholas?
Human rights advocate who fought for women to regain their status cards.
List 4 examples of Indigenous Rights that UNDRIP protects.
Land Ownership, Cultural Expression, Identity, Language, Education, Health, Employment
What does DRIPA stand for?
Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act
I worked as a barista at starbucks for how many years?
4 years
What is Assimilation (both parts)?
Assimilation is the process of forcibly taking away a person’s ability to practice their own culture. It is followed by the forcing of a different culture’s language, religion, cultural practices, and law systems.
What responsibility did the Minister have?
The Minister of Crown–Indigenous Relations is responsible for the administration of the Indian Act in Canada
Who was Chief Cranmer, and what happened at his Illegal Potlatch?
He was a chief, and he had the biggest potlatch on record (300), 150 people were arrested, and many valuable items were taken
What does UNDRIP stand for?
United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples
Who is my favourite singer (2 options, 1= 250 pts)?
Rhianna or Noah Kahan