Impacts of the 1985 Amendments to the Indian Act (Bill C-31): Summary Report
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Author/Creator
Indian Affairs and Northern Development
Description
Historical note:
In 1876, the first consolidated Indian Act reflected the Canadian government's preoccupation with land management, First Nations membership and local government, and the ultimate goal of assimilation of Canada's Aboriginal population.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.
Historical note: