Indian Act
Did the Indian Status give the registered First Nations certain rights and benefits?
Yes.
Since the 1830’s, reserves were set up for what reason?
To settle the Indigenous and remove them from areas the newcomers desired to settle or develop.
What did the Government impose as part of their identity?
The “Indian Status”, also known as the Indian Register.
When was the Indian Act created?
1876
What does the term “Indian” mean?
A racial and offensive term refering to the First nations.
What did reserves look like?
Reserves were small, unproductive land tracts where the Indigenous People were forced to live by the act.
Name 3 ways the Indigenous have been historically marked by systemic efforts. (Generic)
Three of these: From First Nation’s identity, political structures, governance, cultural practices, and education.
When were potlatches banned?
1884
What is the Indian Act?
The Indian Act is a Canadian act of Parliament that concerns registered Indians, their bands, and the system of 'Indian' reserves.
What two acts in the Indian Act of 1876 brought status (registered) Indians under federal jurisdiction?
The Gradual Civilization Act and the Gradual Enfranchisement Act.
What is the significant event that has displayed assimilation through education?
The residential school system.
When was dancing entirely outlawed?
1925
Why was the Indian Act created?
To assimilate the Indigenous people into the European culture and terminate the First Nations cultural practices.
State 3 of the offensive clauses that have been repealed or outlawed.
Restricting the movement of individuals outside of reserves, outlawing Indigenous ceremonies, and discrimination against women.
What cultural practice did the Government ban?
The Potlatch (From 1884 to 1951)
When were powwows and sun dances banned?
1885
Which two First Nations were not included in the Indian Act?
Métis and Inuit people
The Indian Act continues to regulate what parts of life of Indigenous Peoples in Canada? (Name 3, be specific)
Three of these: Band membership, taxation, band governance, rights to land and other resources, and education.
What department within the Federal government manages reserves and certain policies?
The Department of Indian Affairs, now known as Indigenous Services Canada.
When was dancing off-reserve outlawed?
1914