CAP. XXVI: An Act to encourage the gradual Civilization of the Indian Tribes in this Province, and to amend the Laws respecting Indians [Assented to 10th June, 1857]
Alternate Title
Statutes of the Province of Canada Passed in the ... and in the Third Session of the Fifth Parliament of Canada, no.
[Gradual Civilization Act]
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Legislative Assembly of Canada
Description
Act sought to assimilate individuals into Canadian settler society by encouraging enfranchisement, which terminated their Indian status.