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The Royal Proclamation
This Recognized the rights of First Nations to their lands. -
Treaty 6 Indian Act
This took away First Nation's rights, traditions and ability to vote. -
Treaty 7 Residential Schools
They removed "aggressive civilization" by separating children from their families and homes. They disrupted their lives by changing their language, cultures, and identity. -
The Aims of the Indian Association
Treaties 6, 7 and 8 talk about the aims of the Indian Association. This includes talking about securing a better life with the government and their rights for the First Nations. -
Trust With the Canadian Government From Treaty 6
Treaty 6's Perspective said that trust was given to the Canadian government to live up to their treaties. They felt in the past they have not complied with those treaties, and are hoping they will now. -
A Statement
Someone mentioned that they should review the treaties on the FNMI because they can't keep discriminatory legislation. -
Preserving the FNMI
Treaties 6, 7 and 8 mentioned how the FNMI should preserve their culture. They say it is necessary for their status, rights, lands and traditions. -
Talking About Rights
Treaties 4, 6 and 10 talked about entrenching the aboriginal rights and our treaty. -
The Constitution
The Prime Minister at the time mentioned about how he believes in a Canada where we share the land in peace, justice and mutual respect. -
Nunavut Land Claims Agreement
In this agreement, the Inuit were entitled to more than 350000 square kilometers in Nunavut. -
Recognition of Aboriginal Rights
This was in the Canadian Constitution to create respect, along with responsibility and accountability towards the First Nations. -
The First Nations Side
This was where the First Nations advertised that nation-to-nation agreements were made deciding that they negotiated the treaties so they could share the land and non-First Nations peoples could still benefit.
