Economic Impact
What happened to many Indigenous workers’ job opportunities during the 1930s?
They became very limited or unavailable.
What law controlled many aspects of Indigenous life during the 1930s?
The Indian Act.
What did Indigenous families commonly do to help each other survive hardship?
Shared food and resources.
What was a common experience Indigenous peoples faced in Canadian society during the 1930s?
Discrimination.
What helped preserve Indigenous identity during the Depression?
Culture and traditions.
What traditional Indigenous economic activities were heavily relied on during the Depression?
Hunting, fishing, trapping, and small-scale farming.
What was one major barrier Indigenous peoples faced in Canadian society during the Depression?
Discrimination.
What role did traditional knowledge play in survival during the Depression?
It helped communities continue hunting, fishing, and gathering for food.
How were Indigenous peoples treated compared to non-Indigenous Canadians in many relief efforts?
They were treated unequally or excluded.
What method of passing knowledge remained important during this time?
Oral storytelling.
Why did many Indigenous families struggle to sell or trade their goods during this time?
Because prices dropped and markets became weak.
What was one way the Indian Act limited Indigenous economic independence?
It restricted movement, land use, and decision-making.
What strategy helped Indigenous communities survive when government support was limited?
Community-based support systems.
What institution separated Indigenous children from families during this time?
Residential schools.
How did community connection support cultural survival?
It strengthened unity and helped maintain traditions despite hardship.
What made survival especially difficult for Indigenous communities in remote areas during the Depression?
Many families experienced poverty and not having enough food.
What did government decisions at the time mostly prioritize instead of Indigenous needs?
Non-Indigenous Canadians.
What did Indigenous communities rely on when government support was not enough?
hey relied heavily on cooperation and mutual support.
What happened to Indigenous peoples because of discrimination in jobs and society during the Depression?
Indigenous Canadians faced significant discrimination during the Great Depression.
What helped Indigenous communities maintain their identity during difficult times?
Cultural traditions and oral storytelling stayed strong and helped communities maintain their identity during difficult times.
How did isolation of Indigenous communities affect their ability to access support during the Depression?
It limited access to jobs, trade, and government support.
How did government policies during the Depression affect Indigenous peoples’ ability to access support and resources?
They limited access to jobs, land, and government support.
What helped Indigenous communities maintain identity during the Great Depression?
Cultural traditions and oral storytelling stayed strong and helped communities maintain their identity during difficult times.
What was still operating during the Depression that separated Indigenous children from their families?
Residential schools were still operating, separating children from their families and weakening cultural ties.
What did Indigenous communities continue to rely on to survive when economic conditions were very hard?
Many people continued traditional practices like hunting, fishing, and gathering to survive.