CRIM 332 Lecture : crim332_week7.docx
12 Mar 2012
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Imposition of superior ways, values, and beliefs: e. g. British rule in new territory of america. Basis of our understanding of indian title, claims, disputes. Seen as the first effort to consolidate all the legislation that governed relations between. Defined indian status (federal jurisdiction over status indians : historically patrilineal status passed down through fathers even though prior to settlers, many tribes had matriarchical rule. Enfranchisement indians could have full citizenship rights if they relinquish indian status and became canadian. Residential schools children under 18 years compelled to attend (1840s-1960s) Government paternalism act to protect indians from themselves. Part i section 25 of the charter. Charter does not override aboriginal and treaty rights. Part ii section 35: rights of the aboriginal peoples of canada. Much more concrete protection of rights for aboriginals than any other legislation before. Reinstatement of status indians : first generation cut-off (parents could pass on status to children but can"t pass on to their offspring, no compensation.
