SOC345H5 Lecture Notes - Lecture 3: Pierre Trudeau, Welfare, Sun Dance
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Bna british north america act july 1st 1867. How many treaties were there 70. Why is the indian act important defines who is status and non status indian, defines who is first nation person. World war i/ii is important to exam. National indian brother hood becomes the assembly of first nations is also important for exams. 25% of aboriginal men enlist for ww1. The 1911 census shows aboriginals population and their lowest recorded point in history. With indian act you can get registered, but if you went for war for our country you can"t come back and be considered indian anymore. Not allowed to return to reserve can"t be on reserve while being non status. Nobody mentioned or told you that before your left. Created eligibility criteria, denied traditional ways of belonging and changed governance structure. Start denying rights and ability to be yourself.
