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Reasons for Treaties
Treaties
Indian Act
7 Generations
7 Generations
100
What animal was disappearing that the First Nation's people depended on?
The buffalo.
100
How many treaties were signed in Canada?
11
100
What is the Indian Act?
It defined what an Indian was and tried to get rid of their culture.
100
What is the name of Edwin's father
James.
100
What is the name of Edwin's mother?
Lauren.
200
What disease was killing First Nation's people?
Small pox.
200
How long are treaties supposed to last for?
Forever. As long as the river flows, the grass grows and sun shines.
200
What was the pass system?
First Nation's couldn't leave reserve without getting permission from the Indian Agent.
200
Whose friend was killed by the Blackfoot?
Stone.
200
Why is Edwin so sad in the story?
He is sad that his dad left and won't see him.
300
The Government bought land from this company for 1.6 million dollars and couldn't afford to buy land from First Nation's people.
The Hudson Bay Company.
300
What did the government get for signing treaties?
The got land and peace.
300
What was the permit system?
First Nation's couldn't sell anything without permission from the Indian Agent.
300
Whose family was all killed by small pox?
White cloud.
300
How do First Nation's people pass on their history?
Through stories.
400
What country was the government worried about taking land in the west?
The USA.
400
What did First Nation's get for signing treaties?
They got $5, reserve land, medicine, education, hunting and fishing rights.
400
What was the name of the school First Nation's had to go to?
Residential Schools.
400
Who died by falling on a rock?
Thomas.
400
Who does the necklace belong to?
James.