POLI 204 Chapter Notes - Chapter 13: Aboriginal Peoples In Canada, Indian Register, Pierre Trudeau
18 Feb 2016
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There are 824,341 status indians registered in canada. Those of indian ancestry who are listed in the official government registry and are entitled to certain benefits, including exemption from taxation on property or income earned on the reserve. Aboriginal population grew 45% from "96 to "06 in comparison to just 8% from the non-aboriginal population. Lack basic necessities: unclean water supply, poor sewage facilities. Many canadians argue they should be treated equally. Many aboriginals believe they should be treated with special rights since they were here before. Some argue they never gave up their sovereignty. Canadian aboriginals were never conquered; they signed many treaties with the french, british, and canadian governments. Ceded land in return for annual cash payments, reserves, and other benefits. Was british land, but gave them the right to hold it: indian acts. Act passed by parliament in 1876, the canadian government tried to strictly control their lives. Made some of their practices and traditions illegal.
