We have gathered here to discuss how our society has caused many problems that Canada’s Natives face today, such as destroyed lives, endangered cultures and languages,1 unforeseeable economic future on reserves, and how it silently neglects and lets them struggle in those problems.
Canadian history is a great example how we grow as a nation and learn valuable lessons from our previous mistakes.
Canada began allowing immigration for refugees after discovering the repercussions of Canada’s refusal to admit Jewish refugees on SS Louis led them be slaughtered in one of the most gruesome massacres committed in the Second World War, the Holocaust. Canada allowed families from Rwanda, Syria, Afghanistan, Libya and many others countries to settle here. On top of this, in 1990s,2 Canada admitted hundreds of refugees from former Yugoslavia including my family. How generous is …show more content…
Under the British North America Act (1867) and the Indian Act (1876), Canadian federal government became the sole body that was responsible for the First Nations. These responsibilities included but were not limited to: signing treaties, healthcare, education and establishment of reserves. To control which Aboriginals fell into 1876 Act’s jurisdiction, government implemented “Status-Indian” and Indian register that kept information on people who have the status.3 This Indian status is discriminatory, as people registered under it are The only recognized “Indians” that Department of Indian and Northern Affairs recognize. This means that Métis, Inuit and non-Status First Nations are not “Indians” and as such, cannot take part in rights established by treaties, like living on reserves, receiving healthcare and getting an education, which the federal government provides. Every Aboriginal has right to be part of recognized Indigenous groups. Therefore, the “Indian” register system should be reformed to recognize Inuit and Metis as First
Canadian history is a great example how we grow as a nation and learn valuable lessons from our previous mistakes.
Canada began allowing immigration for refugees after discovering the repercussions of Canada’s refusal to admit Jewish refugees on SS Louis led them be slaughtered in one of the most gruesome massacres committed in the Second World War, the Holocaust. Canada allowed families from Rwanda, Syria, Afghanistan, Libya and many others countries to settle here. On top of this, in 1990s,2 Canada admitted hundreds of refugees from former Yugoslavia including my family. How generous is …show more content…
Under the British North America Act (1867) and the Indian Act (1876), Canadian federal government became the sole body that was responsible for the First Nations. These responsibilities included but were not limited to: signing treaties, healthcare, education and establishment of reserves. To control which Aboriginals fell into 1876 Act’s jurisdiction, government implemented “Status-Indian” and Indian register that kept information on people who have the status.3 This Indian status is discriminatory, as people registered under it are The only recognized “Indians” that Department of Indian and Northern Affairs recognize. This means that Métis, Inuit and non-Status First Nations are not “Indians” and as such, cannot take part in rights established by treaties, like living on reserves, receiving healthcare and getting an education, which the federal government provides. Every Aboriginal has right to be part of recognized Indigenous groups. Therefore, the “Indian” register system should be reformed to recognize Inuit and Metis as First