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Indegenous Women contributions to the war
During the war, it was common to remain at home and help raise their children and tend to their farms while making contributions to the war through charitable activities through the Red Cross and patriotic societies. The organizations contributed to the war by providing comfort to the soldiers and knitted socks, sweaters, mufflers, bandages and raising money. -
Recruitment of indegenous soldiers
In 1917 they needed more soldiers and became more relaxed on the recruitment restriction, in august they put into motion the Military Service Act and instituted conscription. Making it mandatory for all British subjects of age to join the military, this act was no exception for Treaty indigenous people, some indigenous people argued that promises were made during treaty negotiations that they would be excused from foreign wars -
Indigenous Veterans Voting
In 1918 after the war indigenous soldiers were given the right to vote for federal election without losing their treaty rights and keeping their status, after returning from the war. After the second war the veterans that lived on the reserves lost their privileges to vote. -
A record of accomplishment
Many Indigenous soldiers were commissioned as officers, some were platoon leaders and some were combat instructors. At least 50 were decorated for their bravery on the field and many gained legendary status as scouts and snipers, coming from their hunting skills and wilderness experience. The most decorated, Corporal Francis Pegahmagabow received the Military Medal and two bars for his bravery as a sniper in 1918 -
League of Indians
In 1919 the League of Indians was formed they advocated for better living conditions and protection for Indigenous rights and practices. This helped with less government harassment and police surveillance and helped organize and form a basis for Indigenous politics. -
Residential schools becoming mandatory
On April 01, 1920, it became mandatory for all indigenous kids from 7-16 have to come to residential schools, Deputy Superintendent General of Indian Affairs, Ducan Campbell Scott was the one who wanted this rule to be enforced. It became also illegal for indigenous kids to go other schools other than residential schools, however, this rule became often inconsistent with Métis and Inuit children. -
Numbered treaties
From 1871-1921 a total of 11 Numbered Treaties were negotiated in the year during that time period with 11 Treaties being made at the end of 1921. The act of signing the treaty meant they now had to follow the laws of Canada, treaty 1-7 had to follow existing and future assimilation policies while the later treaties gained access to the North and access valuable natural resources -
Nations of the Grand Rivers
In 1923 the Cayuga Chief (Deskaheh) wanted the Nations of the Grand Rivers to be recognized by the government, they campaigns for The League of nations made up of 6 nations. As they wanted to be the government to see them as a sovereign nation