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1763 Royal Proclamation
Prevented any further settlement across North America until treaties had been negotiated with aboriginal peoples. -
Reserve System
By 1830 aboriginals were forced onto Canadian government controlled reservations and living on the reserves limited aboriginal peoples to fully participate in the Canadian economy. -
The Indian Act
The Indian act was the Canadian governments way of encouraging Aboriginal peoples to give up their culture and traditions. -
Aboriginal Right to Universal Suffrage
Aboriginal peoples were given the right to vote in federal elections in Canada. -
National Indian Brotherhood &Native Council of Canada Formed
National Indian Brotherhood was formed to represent Status Indians and the Native Council of Canada was created to represent non-Status Indians and the Metis. -
White Paper
The White Paper proposed the abolition of reserves and an end to special status for treaty Indians. -
Residential School System Abolished but not all closed
In 1969, the residential school system was taken over by the Department of Indian Affairs, ending church involvement. http://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/residential-schools/(http://www.timetoast.com) -
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Assembly of First Nations
Worked towards better conditions for aboriginal peoples in Canada. -
Movement Towards Self Government
The constitution of 1982 guaranteed that the existing rights of aboriginal peoples would be recognized meaning they would be given self government. Under self government the relationship with federal governments would be similar to that of provincial governments. -
Passing of Bill C-31
In 1985 some substantial changes were made to the Indian Act such as maintaining "Indian status". -
The Meech Lake Accord
The Meech Lake Accord was an attempt by prime minister Molroney to amend the constitution so the province of Quebec would agree to be part of it. Aboriginals were angered by this as it made it seem like they were second to the people of Quebec. -
The Oka Standoff
Officials tried to extend a nine-hole golf course onto Mohawk land causing the Mohawks to rebel and set up blockades preventing them from building the golf course. The Canadian army was called in and there was a tense standoff between the army and Mohawk warriors before they came to an agreement. -
Ipperwash Ontario
There was a protest in Ipperwash Ontario due to the Canadian military never returning land that was used as an army base in world war two. http://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/ipperwash-crisis/(http://www.timetoast.com) -
Gustafsen Lake
Aboriginal people re-occupied land that they claimed was sacred ground. https://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/british-columbia/the-1995-armed-31-day-standoff-over-aboriginal-title-at-bcs-gustafsen-lake/article4326231/(http://www.timetoast.com) -
Statement of Reconciliation
Canadian government and Aboriginal peoples come together to address their wrongdoings and move past them. -
The Nisga'a Treaty
The Nisga'a signed a treaty with the provincial and federal governments giving them wide powers of self government including 190 millions dollars as well as 1922 square kilometres of land with all resources inside of this area. -
Delgamuukw Case
Aboriginals wanted ownership of traditional lands so they appealed to the Supreme Court of Canada. http://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/delgamuukw-case/(http://www.timetoast.com) -
Creation of Nunavut
In 1999 Nunavut was created giving aboriginal peoples the right to self government over natural resources, education and justice systems.
