INDIAN ACT
When was the Indian Act Created?
1876
What does TRC stand for?
The Truth and Reconciliation Commission
Who was affected by residential schools?
First Nation, Inuit, and Metis former student along with their families and communities affected by these schools
What is one strategy used by Correction Services Canada when dealing with Indigenous offenders?
Continuum-of-Care model or Pathways Initiative
What were the three types of land claims?
Comprehensive, Specific, Other
Who created the Indian Act?
The Government of Canada
Does Justin Trudeau meet with Indigenous leaders to continue dialogue on reconciliation?
Yes. The Prime Minister committed to meet annually to advance reconciliation efforts.
What year did the last Residential School Close?
1996
Current number of Indigenous employees of the RCMP
1,900
How many comprehensive land claim agreements have been reached since the introduction of the Comprehensive Claims Policy?
26
What was the main goal of the Indian Act?
To Assimilate Indigenous Individuals into Canadian views and lifestyle
What is the main Purpose of TRC?
To address the impact of residential schools and encourage reconciliation
Where was the last residential school?
Saskachewan
Tribe's chief, healing circles, cultural and spiritual activities, important & spiritual Indigenous possession
What is another name for comprehensive Treaties?
Modern treaties
What was the goal of the White Paper Policy created by Pierre Trudeau?
To Achieve Greater Equality for Indigenous individuals.
When was TRC Established?
TRC was established in 2008 and dissolved in 2015.
Name one province that did not have a Residential School
PEI, Newfoundland, or New Brunswick
What was one reconciliation objective of the O division?
1. Collaborate and foster improved relationships with Ontario’s Indigenous communities and police service partners
2. Enhance internal employee awareness and support of Reconciliation
3. Increase contribution opportunities for Indigenous employees
Most specific land claims were signed between the years ______ and ______.
1701 and 1923
Why is Bill C-31 seen as unconstitutional by many?
Once an Indigenous individual has regained their status as Indigenous they can only pass it down one generation
How much money did the Canadian Government provide to support the TRC's work? $72M, $350M, $0 or $6.8M
$72 Million
Define Reconciliation
Reconciliation is a process of healing of relationships that requires public truth sharing, apology, and commemoration that acknowledges and redresses past harms
Why is it important to establish an Indigenous Liaison Unit?
1. Centralize expertise
2. Provide dedicated support and resources
3. Lead consultation with Indigenous community leaders
What was the major critique mentioned about the current approach to addressing land claims with Indigenous Peoples?
Some current approaches are a continuation of colonial practices