British North America Act
What does BNA act stand for?
British North America Act
Which group of people made up most of the population of BNA?
The British group made up most of the population.
What is a treaty?
A treaty is a formal agreement between two groups.
What is the Indian Act?
The Indian Act was enacted so that the Canadian Government could have control over the First People's land, resources, and education.
How did people celebrate the signing of the BNA act?
Fireworks, parties, cannon fire
What are some push factors (reasons why people may have wanted to move to Canada) during this time?
-create a new life
-new country/new ideas
-different/new opportunities
-Europe was very busy and populated
When the Numbered Treaties were signed, the First People wanted 3 main things, what were they?
-land to hunt and fish
-reserves
-annuities (to be compensated yearly with money)
What were residential schools?
Residential schools were places that the First People's children were sent to, to learn the ways of the Europeans, and assimilate their own culture.
What day and month was the BNA act signed? (Think of the month in which we celebrate Canada Day!)
July 1st
What is a reserve?
A reserve is a small area of land that only the First People can live on.
Residential schools were a horrible thing, what are some reasons why?
-the children were taken away from their families
-the children were treated very poorly at the schools
-the children were being ripped of their culture
What year was the BNA act signed?
1867
Were the Numbered Treaties agreed upon fairly? If not, why?
No, the Numbered Treaties were not agreed upon fairly. The First People did not receive proper compensation, and they were only given very small pieces of land to live on.
What were some of the things the children in residential schools were being taught?
-how to speak English
-follow the Christian religion
-live like "Canadians"
What were the 4 original provinces that joined confederation?
Ontario, Quebec, Nova Scotia and New Brunswick