The report outlines the extensive issues that existed prior to the modern land claim negotiations processes, and some of the more recent efforts that the federal government has made in order to regain the trust of Aboriginal communities. This report is authorized by the Canadian government, who holds a wealth of specific details regarding land claim negotiations. In this respect, this source is about as reliable as it gets. The report fully outlines the specific and comprehensive land claim negotiations processes. This source will be instrumental to my understanding of the dialogue that occurs between the government and Aboriginal groups in land claim negotiations. As well, when working on my policy paper, I can refer to some of the legal literature referenced in this report, such as for example, The Indian Act. This can help me to obtain a firm grasp on the ways in which First Nations people have been marginalized in the past, and possible ways that the government can achieve reconciliation with…
The Indian Act of 1876 was designed to control the First Nations people. Major highlights of how this Act unfolded included the First Nations people to sign specific agreements which were commonly known as “The Numbered Treaties”. Children of First Nations’ families were kidnapped and put in residential schools and were forced to learn a new language and to practice a new religion. Later on, the Canadian Government changed the Indian Act to ban traditions and celebrations such as the potlatch. It is without a doubt that the Indian Act should be revised, because they should’ve treated the First Nations’ with respect, they should have kept their promise to the Natives and should’ve also not taken the advantage of the First Nations’ knowledge…
Native Americans have been in Canada for an estimated 50 000 years. They were a simple people who traded and hunted and lived in Canada in harmony with the land. Then Europeans came and decided that their ways of life were wrong, barbaric and had to be changed. Europeans did this by extermination, acculturation and assimilation. The government of Canada likes to believe and tell people that this is all part of a darker past and that unequal treatment of the native people no longer exists today, but this is not true. There are examples of native people and communities being treated unfairly today. In this essay I will use the example of Attawapiskat, a Cree community in northern Ontario. I will give three reasons for my claim that the community in Attawapiskat is being treated unfairly by the government and then after each reason I will briefly compare that reason to “The Tipping Point” documentary we watched in class. The Attawapiskat is being treated unfairly because of inadequate housing, lack of government funding and…
This essay is in regard to the issues being brought forth to the Crown and Canadian Government by the First Nations in Canada.…
The history of colonial is a major reason for race discrimination in Canada. Morrison and Borsa (2014) study that during the history of pre-confederation in Canada, colonialist creed and European cultural and racial hegemony contributed to equivocal relationship with Aboriginal people. In brief, the interrelation between these two ethnicities was vibrating midst overt hostility and patronizing submission. Morrison and Borsa (2014) also point out that during the process that those colonialist struggled to assimilate native people, enormous Aboriginal people started to immigrated to exotic country. Thereby, it caused population loss, dislocation, extensive social disruption and widespread sedenterization among the Aboriginal people. This influences…
The first nation’s society is different than the European society in more ways than one. Many first nations live in cities, go to work and school, yet their traditional values are still very strong and important. One of their first most…
In the article “Why Multiculturalism Can’t End Racism,” Marlene Nourbese Philip discusses how multiculturalism promotes discrimination opposed to stopping it. Philip explains that there is inequality between different cultures and races in Canada; the Canadian government only recognizes the French and English in the constitution. Examples of genocidal practices against natives, past treatment of Chinese and Indian immigrants, and the preference of white European immigrants are used to explain unfairness amongst cultures in Canada and white supremacy. Philip believes Canadians can one day achieve equality among races but only if a strong, united effort is made.…
Boldt (1993) also writes, “The Canadian government originated its pre-1985 Indian status/band membership lists (the Indian registry) primarily on the basis of biological ancestry and pre-contact band membership, without any stated cultural standard” (p. 206). Many people do not understand the extent in which the Indian Act controls First Nations people. The government has used their power to fully control most aspects of First Nations peoples lives without consideration of the rich culture and traditions as well as ignoring their right to self government. Onderkova (2015)…
* What does that say? People have expectations and beliefs on what Canada is, but we were always fair towards first nations, immigrants haven’t we?…
We have to care because we live in a multicultural country; we welcome and appreciate all the different races. So it wouldn’t be fair if we neglect indigenous people especially because they are a group of people who have been living on this land for a long time. There are many Anishinaabe youths who are ashamed to be a part of the aboriginal heritage and commit suicide when they should actually be praised for taking care of our land. Canada would not be a successful multicultural country if we just allow different races to come into the country, but, we also have to allow them to be happy and sustain their language/culture in the country. Anishinaabe people have excellent strategies for survival. They are one of the most important groups of…
The First Nations of our land have endured hundreds of years of suffering. Ever since the first significant European contact the indigenous people have been treated as sub-humans; savages with no religion, intelligence, or right to live. This general idea has carried through-out the history of our supposedly great country; Canada. This essay will examine the residential school system in depth. It will then relate the Canadian Government 's actions in response to residential schools, good and bad.…
Pamela Brown Professor Ferguson SOCI 1015EL 10 10 November 2014 Impoverishment on First Nation Reserves The fact that First Nations peoples' lives may begin on a reserve, a place of poverty and very little growth or stimulation, results in the individual born and reared there, facing a disadvantageous beginning. Not surprisingly, First Nations "children and youth are more likely than other Canadians to experience the most prolonged and severe poverty."…
Canada is globally known as a friendly nation with endless opportunities and equal rights given to everyone. It has a reputation as a nation that cares about its people. However, is this misleading? Is Canada really a nation without any inequality? No, there are some misunderstandings when it comes to what people consider “equal.” Upon interviewing several Canadians from various groups and ages, the results show a surprising outcome of the opportunities Canada actually offers to its societies.…
As Canadians, we proudly wave our multicultural flag and try not act superior towards our American neighbours. Living in such a lush and accepting country, it is hard not to glance upon the maple leaf and feel some sense of nationalistic pride. Canada is generally an inclusive and safe country, however not everyone has the luxury of enjoying this level of comfort. The thought of our country ignoring the cries of violence against Indigenous women and girls, is downright absurd. The Canadian government has acknowledged the severity of the threats to Indigenous women and girls, but have no current plan in action to help these women. Indigenous women, especially in a respected country like Canada, have the right to be safe and free from violence.…
This article explores how indigenous people have been treated and are being treated in today’s social environments and it identifies what we have done and are doing to change the way we view indigenous people.…