General Knowledge
How long have Indigenous People been living in Canada?
Over 10,000
How many indigenous children were taken from their homes during The Scoop?
20,000
What was Thelma Chalifoux Known for?
She was the first female Indigenous Senator
What was Donald Marshall framed for?
He was wrongly convicted of murder
When did the last residential school close?
1996
Which section of the constitution act recognizes indigenous rights?
Section 35
In what time period were residential schools open?
19th-20th century
What was Elijah Harper elected as chief for?
The Red Sucker Lake Band
How long was Donald Marshall in prison for?
11 years
When was the Native Women's association of Canada founded?
1974
Which town protested against the expansion of a golf course on indigenous burial grounds?
Oka, Quebec
How many children died in residential schools?
6000
What was the 6000 Km walk Dr. Stanley Vollant took for?
To inspire and assist Indigenous children
Who was Donald Marshall's friend who died?
Sandy Seale
When did the Oka Crisis take place?
1989
What section of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms mentions indigenous rights?
Section 25
Which Prime Minister gave a formal apology in 2008?
Stephen Harper
How did Elijah Harper pass away?
Undiagnosed Diabetes
What indigenous rights did he fight for after he was released from prison?
The right to hunt and fish year round
When was the first residential school built?
1831
What inherit rights do indigenous people have?
The ability to hunt, trap, and fish on their ancestral lands.
Where was the last residential school located
Saskatchewan
What was Dr. Stanley Vollant Known for?
He was the fist Innu Surgeon in Quebec
How did Donald Marshall die?
Lung Transplant Complications
When was the Indian Act introduced?
1876