INDIGST 1A03 Lecture 3: Indigenous Studies - Myths & Stereotypes
22 Nov 2017
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> historical stereotypes: addiction issues, free loading off government, known as savages, pagan, viewed as illiterate, pan-indigenous; all indigenous peoples belong to one group, biological/scientific racism says that indigenous people weren"t as advanced as white. Indian giver; all indigenous peoples gave land to canada now they want it back. Inherently violent. people: non-human/sub-human, wagon burner white family would be in a wagon and indians would burn the wagon and kidnap; sense of fear associated with indigenous. Often portrayed in movies: predispositions to diabetes, etc. > racial stereotyping: certain characteristics are characterized towards a group; free education, housing etc for indigenous peoples, the reserve system; designed to keep indigenous peoples from leaving reserve. Used to have to request leave in order for them to leave the reserve. Non-indigenous peoples cannot reside on a reserve: racial stereotyping has an effect on the cultural beliefs of a society and their views on a certain group of people.
