First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Studies · Grade 9 · Historical Contexts and Colonial Impacts · 2.º Período
Treaties and the Indian Act
Analyzing the intent and impact of historical treaties and the Indian Act on Indigenous sovereignty and rights.
Ontario Curriculum ExpectationsNAC1O B2.1NAC1O B2.3
About This Topic
Analyzing the intent and impact of historical treaties and the Indian Act on Indigenous sovereignty and rights.
Key Questions
- What was the original spirit and intent of the treaties?
- How did the Indian Act institutionalize assimilation?
- What are the ongoing impacts of these historical agreements and policies?
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