Canadian Journal of Native Studies, vol. 20, no. 1, 2000, pp. 67-94
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Argues the report provides an insight into the negative effects of colonialism the persistence of issues in some areas due to the same vested interests being held.
Looks at the emergence of the Canadian comic industry and the superhero genre. Discusses examples like Nelvana of the Northern Lights, Canada Jack, and Johnny Canuck.
Looks at the significance, history and results of the referendum to change the Australian Constitution by eliminating provisions which prevented Federal Government from making laws for Aboriginals and excluded them from being counted in census.
Reports on findings from two surveys: Phase I was conducted in February 2017 and had 85 participants, mainly living off-reserve; Phase II was conducted from June-August 2017 and had 96 participants. Themes which emerged were regulations around mental health and addictions, training and education, creating safe spaces, and funding. Concludes with recommendations.
Used 19 key informant interviews with experts, senior administrators and front-line workers to identify issues related to 12 sub-themes. Concludes with recommendations generated from responses.
File contains 7 negatives showing the signing of an accord agreement (unspecified) between Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations Chief Roland Crowe and Indian Affairs Minister Pierre Cadieux on June 7, 1989.
Issues in Social and Environmental Accounting , vol. 9, no. 2, 2015, pp. 117-145
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Examines the relationship which has developed with federal government departments as part of program devolution, and argues that because procedures are based on Western practices and worldviews, it undermines the concept of nation-to-nation relationship.
Forum brought representatives of First Nations together with Indian and Northern Affairs personnel to discuss issues and make recommendations to the department.
A background report prepared by officials from the Department of Indian Affairs and Northern Development and the Department of Justice. It describes the treaty principles and court decisions upon which previous land claims settlements were built, and the importance of "certainty" when defining the rights of Aboriginal people with respect to land and resources. The report argues that certainty is crucial for the future economic wellbeing of Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal Canadians.
Provenance, vol. 10, no. 1-2, Spring-Fall, 1992, pp. 1-24
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Looks at how the National Archives of Canada is maintaining the collective memory of Canadian life by acquiring native art for its historical value rather than its artistic value.
Australasian Canadian Studies, vol. 27, no. 1-2, Globalising Indigeneity: New Research Directions, 2009, pp. 1-4
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Keynote speaker's address opens this special issue which aims to showcase the depth and breadth of Indigenous Studies in Australia, Canada, and New Zealand.
Entire issue on one pdf. To access article, scroll to page 1.
Chap. 28. An Act for Conferring Certain Privileges on the More Advanced Bands of Indians in Canada, With the View of Training Them for the Exercise of Municipal Powers. [Assented to 19th April, 1884.]
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Government of Canada
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Chapter 28 amendments regard issues surrounding Band Councils. Scroll down through Chapter 27 to display Chapter 28.
54-55 Victoria Chap. 30 An Act further to amend The Indian Act.
54-55 Victoria Chap. 30 An Act to Amend the Act Providing for the Organization of the Department of the Secretary of State of Canada.
National Aboriginal Document Database
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Government of Canada
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Amendments include the removal of non-Aboriginal people from reserve land and states that non-Aboriginals who lease reserve land may not hunt or fish on that land.
51 Victoria. Chapter 22. An Act to Further to Amend The Indian Act.
National Aboriginal Document Database
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Government of Canada
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Contents include: status of the Métis (referred to as Half-Breeds) of Manitoba, who could not be "accounted" as an Indian or entitled to be admitted to a treaty, land sold for taxes, and exemption from taxation.
Analyzes and assigns grades to the Bill in five areas: national standards, accountability, funding, jurisdiction, and data collecting and reporting.
Related material: Factsheet: Overview and Recommendations
15 George VI. Chap. 29. An Act Respecting Indians. [Assented to 20th May, 1951.]
Indian Act. 1951, c. 29, s. 1.
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Government of Canada
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Changes to the Act abandoned the contempt of "Indian blood" and instead used a system of registration. The prohibitions against certain practices, ceremonies, and wearing traditional clothing were removed. A decison was also made that if a matter was not in the Indian Act provincial law would then apply.
20 - 21 GEORGE V. Chap. 25. An Act to Amend the Indian Act. [Assented to 10th April, 1930.]
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Author/Creator
Government of Canada
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Changes include prohibition of "inordinate frequenting of a poolroom either on or off an Indian reserve", school attendance, and the acquiring or buying band property.
Chapter 40. An Act to Amend the Indian Act. [Assented to 14th August, 1956.]
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Author/Creator
Government of Canada
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Amendments in 1956 clearly excluded the Inuit (in 1956 the language term used was Eskimo) and included the removal of materials from reserves and punishment for such offences.
14-15 George V. Chap. 47, An Act to Amend the Indian Act. Assented to 19th July, 1924
National Aboriginal Document Database
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Author/Creator
Government of Canada
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Discusses changes to the Indian Act, such as authority over "Eskimo Affairs", dying intestate (without having made a will), and deals regarding leases.
23 - 24 George V. Chap. 42. An Act to Amend the Indian Act. [Assented to 23rd May, 1933.]
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Author/Creator
Government of Canada
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Amendments to the Indian Act including regulations that pertain to the buying and selling of property and the naming of any RCMP officer or special constable who are appointed to police duty on an Indian reserve "... a truant officer".
17 George V. Chap. 32. An Act to Amend the Indian Act
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Author/Creator
Government of Canada
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Amendments include how the Governor in Council may direct and authorize the expenditure of capital for any purpose for the general welfare of the band.
9-10 Edward VII. Chap. 28. An Act to Amend the Indian Act. [Assented to 4th May, 1910.]
National Aboriginal Document Database
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Author/Creator
Government of Canada
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Changes include : section 37, Recovery of Possession of Reserves; Section 87, any contract or agreement had to be approved by the Superintendent General; and section 105 about how presents or moneys, appropriated by Parliament and held for a band, should be not subject to any judical process for debt or other reason.