Hail to the Chief
Comments on an unexpected ceremony installing a well-respected Indian Agent as a Blackfoot Chief.
Comments on an unexpected ceremony installing a well-respected Indian Agent as a Blackfoot Chief.
Overview of the history of First Nations people, with special attention given to New Brunswick, Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island. Topics covered include: education, legal status and the Indian Affairs Department. Excerpt from: Canada and Its Provinces, Vol. V, edited by Adam Shortt and Arthur Doughty.
Overview of the history of First Nations, dealt with by area: North-West, South Saskatchewan, Eastern Canada, British Columbia and Yukon. The author also has sections to discuss Sioux and Eskimo (Inuit)) issues. Excerpt from: Canada and Its Provinces, Vol. VII, edited by Adam Shortt and Arthur G. Doughty.
Website includes links to three modules on treaties and five on the Indian Act and the reserve system.
Student worksheet for Indian Act and Treaties.