Short Answer
What Percentage of Canada currently is set aside as a reserve?
0.23%
What are land treaties?
Agreements used to define land use and rights
What is the Nunavut Land Claims Agreement?
The Nunavut Land Claims Agreement is a landmark agreement between the Nunavut Settlement Area and the Government of Canada that established the territory of Nunavut.
When was the Indian act first created?
12 April, 1876
Who was involved in the Oka crisis?
Mohawk protesters, Quebec police, and the Canadian Army.
Are Indigenous people allowed to own land?
No
What is the Treaty of 1725?
The treaty was intended to prevent conflict between British settlers and Indigenous peoples, establish trade relations, and gain Indigenous consent for British colonization.
What is the Nisga'a Final Agreement?
a land claims agreement and treaty between the Nisg̱a'a Nation, the Government of Canada, and the Province of British Columbia
What are land use planning agreements?
Agreements between Indigenous groups and governments that outline how land and resources will be managed and used.
Why did the oka crisis occur?
expanding of a golf course on land that included an Indigenous burial ground
What is Indigenous title?
Legal recognition of Indigenous peoples' inherent rights to their traditional lands.
What are the Numbered Treaties?
A series of 11 treaties signed between the Canadian government and Indigenous peoples between 1871 and 1921. The treaties were negotiated to secure land for settlement and access to natural resources.
What is the James Bay and Northern Quebec Agreement?
The agreement allowed a hydroelectric project on Cree and Inuit lands in exchange for financial compensation, hunting and fishing rights, local governance, and social services.
What is the role of Indigenous land stewardship?
The practice of managing and caring for traditional lands according to Indigenous knowledge and cultural practices.
When did the Oka crisis start?
July 11, 1990
What is UNDRIP?
The United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, affirming global Indigenous rights, including land.
What is the Royal Proclamation of 1763?
The Royal Proclamation is a document that set out guidelines for European settlement of Aboriginal territories in what is now North America.
What is the Inuvialuit Final Agreement?
The Inuvialuit Final Agreement is a land claim agreement between the Government of Canada and the Inuvialuit people.
What is the impact of the Indian Act on Indigenous land ownership?
The Indian Act controls many aspects of Indigenous life, including land use and ownership, limiting self-determination.
when did the Oka crisis end?
September 26, 1990
Which piece of land was first taken from Indigenous people?
Rupert's Land
What is Treaty 8?
In Treaty 8, Indigenous peoples agreed to share their land with settlers and allow resource development in exchange for certain rights, such as annual payments, land reserves, hunting and fishing rights, education, and supplies for farming and livelihood.
What is the Delgamuukw v. British Columbia case?
In Delgamuukw v. British Columbia, the Supreme Court of Canada issued its long-awaited judgment on the status of Aboriginal title under section 35(1) of the Constitution Act, 1982. The decision was regarded as highly significant because it seemed to fundamentally alter the law of Aboriginal rights.
What is the impact of mining on Indigenous land rights?
Mining operations often infringe on Indigenous lands, leading to conflicts over land rights, environmental degradation, and resource access.
How did the Oka crisis end?
Mohawk protesters surrendered to the Canadian Armed Forces