The Indian Act of Canada

Summary Statement - Indian legislation "Indian legislation" assimilates indigenous peoples to the Canadian social India director through the establishment of a constituency council, such as voting rights, the prohibition of seeking legal aid, the process of providing it, etc. It is an attempt by the Canadian government. In the early stages of Canadian political exchange, extreme control of indigenous peoples, including enabling directors to judge people who receive certain benefits.

The Canadian Indian Act (Canadian Indian Act, nd) aimed at incorporating Canadian Indians into the mainstream economic and cultural law, was enacted in 1876, the Canadian government can fully manage the lives of all Indians and their differences It was. Indian interaction It also has authority to cherish the land, education and health of these people. In 1951, the government abolished the current bill and agreed to introduce a new bill. However, despite thorough measures, all authorities are not excluded from the government, so its impact is different from expectations. This in turn leads to isolation from the Indians.

In 1876, the government integrated the "progressive civilization law" and the "progressive rights law" into the "Indian law". "Indian law" gives governments broad authority in indigenous identity, political structure, governance, cultural practices, and education through the Department of Indian Affairs (present Canadian Northern Affairs Ministry) and its agents. These powers are very paternal and allow authorities to determine rights and benefits based on "good moral qualities". In addition, it will replace the traditional governance structure with the election of the Orchestra Council. All these are left to the discretion of the province and its agents.