CRJS 4401 Chapter Notes - Chapter pg. 36-42: Matrilocal Residence, Disc Number, Fee Simple
11 Jan 2017
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Since the 19th century there have been four major aboriginal subgroups: status indians, non-status indians. Legal status varies throughout the country: quebec, metis are not recognized, alberta, formal metis settlements. In 1951: complex legal definition of indian was introduced, those whose who fell under the indian act would be classified as indians. If a person evidenced a certain way of life, they were designated indian or non-indian although they may have visible biological traits, dark skin, straight black hair, made it difficult to pass oneself off as a non-indian. If individual gave ample evidence of being white, he or she would be treated almost as white but not totally. Indians, inuit, and non-inuit: as land issues arose, a refined definition was necessary. Registered indian: legal, status, and registered used interchangeably for aboriginal person who is federal concern, defined in a legal manner and are different from other types of aboriginal persons who do not have same legal status.
