Treaties and the Indian Act
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Treaties and the Indian Act

Students critically analyze the historical context and ongoing legacy of the Indian Act and the treaty-making process in Canada. The focus is on the shift from nation-to-nation agreements to assimilationist policies.

Ontario Curriculum ExpectationsD1.1 Analyze the historical context and evolution of the Indian ActD1.2 Evaluate the impact of treaties on Indigenous-state relations

About This Topic

Students critically analyze the historical context and ongoing legacy of the Indian Act and the treaty-making process in Canada. The focus is on the shift from nation-to-nation agreements to assimilationist policies.

Key Questions

  1. What was the original intent of the treaties versus their implementation?
  2. How has the Indian Act impacted Indigenous identities and governance?
  3. What are the contemporary implications of these historical policies?

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