SOC345H5 Lecture Notes - Lecture 3: Ndian, Sun Dance, Deeper Understanding
3 Nov 2016
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Treaties- there were 70 treaties and 11 numbered treaties. Indian act (1876) and amendments: defines who is considered a first nations persons. National indian brotherhood: the assembly of first nations (afn) There was a language barrier that prevented understanding of the intent behind the. Also there was a difference in understanding what land ownership is, aboriginals thought the europeans wanted to share the land but the europeans were actually trading the land for trinkets. 35% of aboriginal men enlist for ww1. The aboriginals wanted to help the country but ended up being destitute after since they. If you list in the war you are no longer a first nation could no longer return to their reserves. The 1911 census shows aboriginal population at their lowest recorded point in history (106,000) Forcing things to happen, a way to assimilate. By taking people out of the reserves they could change the ideals and beliefs.
