The Indian Act
When was the Indian Act first passed?
1876
In what year did the federal government ban potlatches?
1884
What is a treaty?
A formal agreement made through negotiation between two or more groups
What year was the North-West Rebellion?
1885
How many First Nations bands are there in Canada?
614
What is a potlatch?
An important, gift-giving feast practiced by Indigenous peoples of the Pacific Northwest Coast of Canada
What were the Numbered Treaties also known as?
Post-Confederation Treaties
What animal population was in serious decline for the Cree?
Bison population
True or False: The Indian Act covers governance, landuse, healthcare education, and other affairs on First Nations reserves.
TRUE
True or False: During a potlatch, a chief will pass on his rights and privileges to his youngest son.
FALSE: eldest son
How many Numbered Treaties were there?
11
Which battles were considered victories?
Fish Creek and Cut Knife
What is the name of the process where Indigenous people want to give up Indian status and join "Canadian civilization" as full members?
Enfranchisement
Why did John A. Macdonald not see the potlatch as valuable?
He wanted to lead the Indigenous people towards a "healthier" European mindset
Why were the First Nations bands suffering?
Disease, famine, and conflict
How long was the Siege of Batoche?
The Assembly of First Nations describes the Indian Act as a form of apartheid. What does this mean?
A system that discriminates based on race
Who was the first person to be charged under law regarding the ban of potlatch?
Bill Uslick
Following the negotiations of the first wave of treaties, revisions were actively pursued by who?
Plains Cree Chiefs
Who was captured and convicted of treason?