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A Look at First Nations Prohibition of Alcohol
The Indian Act Prohibited the sale of alcohol to First Nations (1884 - 1985) Every one who by himself, his clerk, servant or agent, and every one who...
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Indian Act and Enfranchisement of Indigenous Peoples
Enfranchisement of any First Nation admitted to university (1880 amendment) 99.(1) Any Indian who may be admitted to the degree of Doctor of...
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Snapshot of Indian Act Denial of Status for Indigenous Women
When an Indian woman marries outside the band, whether a non-treaty Indian or a white man, it is in the interest of the Department, and in her...
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10 Quotes John A. MacDonald Made About First Nations
July 1 is Canada Day, a day during which many Canadians celebrate the achievements of the founding fathers of this country. Sir John Alexander...
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The Indian Act, Residential Schools and Tuberculosis Cover Up
Schools. Indian Act. R. S., c. 43, s. 1. 1884 11. The Governor in Council may make regulations, which shall have the force of law, for the committal...
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The Indian Act and Taxes
Every year when the calendar rolls over to tax time, the old refrain “Indians* don’t pay taxes” is trotted out by Canadians who truly believe the...
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The Residential Schools Apology
On Wednesday June 11, 2008, the Prime Minister of Canada, the Right Honourable Stephen Harper, made a Statement of Apology to former students of...
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Indian Act and Elected Chief and Band Council System
The first thing to know about the Indian Act electoral process is that if you are chief or council, you are elected by your people, but you are...
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Indian Act and the Pass System
No rebel Indians should be allowed off the Reserves without a pass signed by an I.D. official. The dangers of complications with white men will thus...
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Indian Act and the Permit System
This article is part of our series on the Indian Act and the many restrictions historically imposed on First Nations as a means of controlling them...