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Indian Act

Indian Act. Created in 1876 The act allows the federal government to develop specific policies to administer Treaty rights to First Nations The act created “Indian Agents” who made individual decisions. Indian Act. The act defines who is a “status Indian” with Treaty rights

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Indian Act

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  1. Indian Act • Created in 1876 • The act allows the federal government to develop specific policies to administer Treaty rights to First Nations • The act created “Indian Agents” who made individual decisions

  2. Indian Act • The act defines who is a “status Indian” with Treaty rights • The act originally aimed to assimilate First Nations peoples • The act defined how to conduct affairs • It restricted their rights • The act remains in force today

  3. Indian Act Amendments • In 1985, parliament attempted to bring the act in alignment with the Charter • Three principles: • Removal of discrimination • Restoring status and membership rights • Increasing control of own affairs

  4. Indian Act Amendments • Latest attempt was in 2002, but First Nations rejected the attempt • Read the article on pg. 138 and complete the spot and respond on the same page

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