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Royal Proclamation of England
King George stated that Indigenous people have titles to their lands. To legally gain control of their lands, newcomers have to create treaties between the two nations. First Nations wanted to be recognized of the land rights they have. The Canadian government was putting in place that they realize that the First Nation were in title to their lands. Though the First Nations had rights to there land, the government never acknowledge their titles, until future negotiations for years to come. -
Northwest Rebellion
The promises to the Metis people by the government of Canada was not fulfilled. Louis Riel, leader of the Metis people in Manitoba, joins the northwest resistance in northern Saskatchewan. The Metis wanted to fight for their land rights, and the titles of their people. The Canadian government saw the rebellion as a threat to overthrow the government's authority. Impacting the relationship between Canada's government and the Metis people. -
Metis Betterment Act
The government of Alberta was asked by lobbyist the government to set aside lands for the Metis. Under the Metis Population Betterment Act, 12 temporary Metis settlements were established. Metis wanted to have their titles to the land fulfilled. The government proved it to rekindle the relationship between them and the Metis people. In all of Canadian history, it was the first time the government had ever provided land for the Metis people. Strengthening the contact between the two cultures. -
Pass System
The Pass System was intended to keep First Nations separated from the settlers on confined reserves. In 1951, the system was repealed, authorizing the First Nations people are being allowed to leave their reserves without permission from the Indian Agent. First Nations perspective was that they had the freedom of mobility. The Canadian Governments perspective to reestablish the contact with the First Nations people. -
White Paper is Abandoned
The Canadian government abolished the Indian Act by introducing the White Paper, removing the legal status of "Indian." The Aboriginal resistance to the White Paper, keeping the culture maintained, abandoning the White Paper in 1970, and introducing the Red Paper. First Nations perspective was to keep their culture alive. Canada's Government viewing the dismantle of the legal relationship between them and the First Nations. Abolishing the Indian Act, changing years of history for the better.
