SOC 1105 Study Guide - Final Guide: Assembly Of First Nations, 1969 White Paper, White Paper
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The roots of contemporary aboriginal protest in canada can be traced back to protest against this paper. That year, the federal government drafted a white paper entitled the statement of the government of canada on indian policy . Eventually the bill was pulled from the political agenda: the bills demise marked the beginning of a new era of aboriginal political mobilization, the response of aboriginals to the bill changed the aboriginal movement structure significantly. From 1970s onwards, aboriginals experienced more political openness: more courts willing to hear land claims, a seat on the constitution act committee, meech. Lake accord process: much of the opening came as a result of protests at political opportunities closing (1969. Museum of anthropology and an edmonton demonstration attended by 5000 people: though aboriginals failed to halt the repatriation in 1982, the new constitution did include several sections dealing specifically with aboriginal rights. The oka conflict of 1990: on july 9 th.
