Indian Act - Amendments
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Various material relating to the Indian Act, including suggestions to Diefenbaker that he oppose some clauses, particularly concerning the definition of "Indian" status; copy of submission requesting changes from the Day Star and Poorman reserves; copy of a movement made in Legislature that Indigenous peoples be granted the rights of a Canadian citizen, while retaining their Treaty rights; letter of thanks to Diefenbaker regarding his efforts to have a Royal Commission to investigate the administration of Indian Affairs in Canada; etc.