URST 200 Lecture Notes - Lecture 16: Indian Act, European Colonialism, Gradual Civilization Act
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Carta que comprehende --> a map of "all that is known" Summarizes spanish knowledge of british columbia in late 1791. The map was constructed when they sent expeditions to the north. The relationship between the present and the past + settler and. Vancouver has been built on a myth of empty land --> everyone assumes that all of the histories begin with captain vancouver coming and exploring the area (neglecting the first people here) Indian: a term from christopher columbus" mistake, when he was looking for a passage to the east indies and he assumes he is in indian territory. It is now considered a sign of disrespect. However, still used for historical and legal descriptions --> as it still has an important part of the indian act of canada. Aboriginal: the original peoples, formally recognized by canada"s. Indigenous: the preferred term to describe original peoples. First nations: replaces the phrase "indian band", widespread usage in 1970s.
