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1500
European Contract
Indigenous peoples were struck with disease, and many of their people died off. Europe had colonized indigenous peoples in Canada. -
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Fur Trade
Trading between the indigenous and various countries occurred. For example, food, clothing, etc were common to trade with different countries. -
Christian missionary school
This was a new project to convert indigenous people to western culture. Christain missionary schools started to be built around this time. -
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Seven Years War France vs Brtain
This war has been fought in Europe, India, and America. This war occured because france and britain wanted specific land in Canada. -
Royal Proclamation
The treaty of Paris takes place. The treaty of paris is a treaty that helped divide up land and territories for the countries involved (France Britain, and Spain) This helped end the war and solve all conflicts. -
Destruction of Bisons
Due to habitat loss, the bison's population declined drastically and had serious effects on indigenous peoples in Canada. The indigenous relied on bisons as a source of food, to provide clothes, tools, etc. Because they had no support form bisons, they were vulnerable. -
Reserves
Creation of reserves for indigenous peoples. -
Residential School
The idea fo residential schools were introduced. Mohawk Institute is the first residential school to be built in Canada. -
Gradual Civilization act
This was a bill passed in order to strip away indigenous culture. for example, if you were indigenous you would have to change your original name to a Christian name, and would only be enfranchised (allowed right to vote) if you were iterate in english or french. If you were enfranchised that means that you are no longer indegnous. -
Confederation (Canada Day)
colonies were united into one, and created Canada. -
Gradual Enfranchisement Act
enfranchisement of indigenous peoples. (loss of identity in order to vote) -
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Treaties
11 total treaties were made. -
The Indian Act
This act was made to opressed indigenous and remove their rights. For example, send indigenous off to reserves, residential schools, forced enfranchisment to indigenous who went off the reserves, etc. -
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Canadian Pacific Railway
Destroying the homes of many indegenous, and slaving them in order to worj for the railroad, this railroad was made to stretch from eastern Canada to BC. -
Residential School System
Started becoming more common for indigenous children to go to residential schools. -
Banned all indigenous ceremonies
The government banned all indigenous holidays including potluck, etc. -
Canadian Government Agreement with Churches
allowed chuches to run residential schools. -
Dr. Bryce medical inspector
Warned the government that what they were doing is not right and is unhealthy. -
Residential Schools Mandatory
Indigenous children must go to residential schools. -
Residential School For Inuit Children
Residential schools for Inuit children are rising in population. -
Government ratify UN connection
Provides a legal definition of genocide. Also gave advice to different countries to prevent and punish the crime of genocide. -
indigenous peoples rights to vote
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60's scoop
During the 1960's, indigenous children were taken away from their home and forced to move to a foster family. Thousands of children were taken away from their families and moved to different provinces and countries to their new foster families. -
Expand Residential Schools for Inuit Children
Locations were expanded. -
The "White" Paper
Government decided to start fresh and forget history of oppressing indigenous peoples of Canada. People did not like this idea. -
The "Red" Paper
Government allowed indignous voices to be heard and for them to govern themselves.