52 Questions
Which group of people were affected by the Enfranchisement Act of 1869?
Indigenous women who married non-Indigenous men
What was the impact of the Enfranchisement Act of 1869 on Indigenous women?
They lost their status as Indians
When did the practice of involuntary enfranchisement of Indigenous people end?
1985
Which act was Canada's first major legislation dealing with Indigenous peoples?
The Act for the Gradual Enfranchisement of Indians
What does the term 'enfranchisement' typically refer to?
The granting of rights or privileges
What was the purpose of involuntary enfranchisement introduced in the 1869 Act?
To assimilate all Indigenous peoples
According to the text, the Indian Act in Canada was based on the belief that Indigenous peoples would assimilate into the dominant settler society within a few generations. When was the Indian Act introduced?
1876
According to the text, the Indian Act governed many aspects of Indigenous peoples’ lives, including defining who was considered Indigenous and imposing rules about inheritance and residency. What was the purpose of the Indian Act?
To assimilate Indigenous peoples into the dominant settler society
According to the text, the declining population of Indigenous communities was driven by several factors. Which of the following was NOT mentioned as one of those factors?
Climate change
During the period between 1896-1911, what percentage of reserve lands on the prairies were surrendered?
21%
In 1910-11, what portion of the Siksika reserve in Alberta was sold?
One-half
Why were First Nations seldom enthusiastic about surrendering their lands, despite cash inducements?
They valued their lands more than money
Which of the following policies had devastating consequences for Indigenous communities in Canada?
All of the above
What was the original intent of the Indian Act of 1876?
To assimilate Indigenous peoples within a generation or two
What were the consequences of the shift in relations between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples in Canada after 1870?
Economic interdependence weakened
What were the impacts of the amendments to the Indian Act and the imposition of the electoral band system on Indigenous communities?
Reduced social, political, and cultural control
Which section of the Indian Act in Canada, introduced in 1927, prohibited anyone from raising funds for Indigenous causes?
Section 141
Who was the Deputy Superintendent General of Indian Affairs in Canada during the time of the ban implemented by the 1927 amendment to the Indian Act?
Duncan Campbell Scott
What was the purpose of Section 141 of the Indian Act, according to Duncan Campbell Scott?
To protect Indigenous people
What was the impact of the 1927 amendment to the Indian Act on aboriginal people's rights?
It denied them the basic political right of assembly and organization for a quarter of a century
According to the text, in what year did the government force the electoral system on Indigenous peoples at Akwesasne?
1899
Which of the following powers was taken away from the band and transferred to the governor in council through an amendment?
Power to impose limited punishments on violators
What was the main purpose of the amendments to the Indian Act in Canada?
To undermine the power and authority of traditional Indigenous leaders
According to the text, what was the impact of the electoral band system on Indigenous women?
It directly attacked their traditional roles
According to the text, how many residential schools were there in Canada at their peak in 1931?
Around 80
What were the four systems of band government in place by 1900?
Three-year elective, one-year elective, hereditary, appointed
What power did the Department of Indian Affairs grant the superintendent-general in response to bands refusing to exercise their police and public health powers?
Power to carry out these functions using band funds
What power did the government give itself to remove First Nations from reserves located next to or partly within a town of 8,000 inhabitants or more?
Power to remove First Nations from reserves
Which government official denied the Cowessess band the right to hold another election in 1894?
Hayter Reed
In what year did the last residential school in Canada close?
1997
Which system of band government was used in the Yukon, NWT, and variably in the provinces?
Hereditary
Which of the following initiatives did the Crown and the province of British Columbia fail to resolve the issue of Indigenous lands through?
The Joint Commission for the Settlement of Indian Reserves
Who openly advocated for the reversal of land surrenders in Manitoba and Alberta, but was unsuccessful in their efforts?
The Piikani leaders
What alternative approach was eventually phased out in favor of long-term leases for Indigenous lands?
Land surrenders
Which architect collaborated with the Indigenous community to build a new village at Lake Opémisca?
Douglas Cardinal
Who warned the federal government that failure to implement the recommendations of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples (RCAP) could lead to increased costs and potential violence?
Ovide Mercredi
In what year was the First Nations Bank of Canada established in Saskatoon?
1997
Which Indigenous leader advocated for the complete abolition of the Indian Act, opposing Ronald Irwin's proposed amendments?
Ovide Mercredi
What did the Special Joint Committee of the Senate and House of Commons recommend for BC's First Nations in their 'final settlement'?
Providing compensation of $100,000 annually
What was the impact of the amendments to the Indian Act during World War I?
Indigenous Peoples' lands were taken or leased for agricultural production without band permission
What did Chief Frederick Ogilvie Loft do after his conversations with fellow Indigenous soldiers during World War I?
Established an organization to represent Indigenous Peoples
Who was Francis Pegahmagabow and what role did he play in World War I?
He was a highly decorated Ojibwa soldier who fought in major battles like Second Ypres, the Somme, and Passchendaele
What did Francis Pegahmagabow do after World War I?
Both A and B
What is the significance of the sculpture of Francis Pegahmagabow unveiled on National Aboriginal Day in 2016?
It honored his heroism and legacy in Canada's history
According to the text, what was the purpose of the League of Indians of Canada?
To advocate for Indigenous rights in Canada
According to the text, what did Chief Loft's letter highlight as the importance of unity and collaboration among Indigenous Peoples?
Both B and C
According to the text, what did National Chief Phil Fontaine call for in relation to Indigenous citizenship?
All of the above
According to the text, what was the impact of Bill S-3 on gender discrimination within the Indian Act?
Significant improvements were made, but not all gender discrimination was eliminated
During which events did Ovide Mercredi play a key role as a mediator?
The Oka Crisis of 1990 and the Gustafsen Lake standoff in 1995
What did the Canadian government aim to achieve through measures like bans on traditional ceremonies and restrictions on Indigenous clothing and dances?
Suppression of Indigenous culture and undermining their sense of community
What was the overall goal of the Canadian government's assimilation policies towards Indigenous peoples?
To assimilate Indigenous peoples into the dominant culture and diminish their distinct legal and cultural identity
What was the impact of the compulsory enfranchisement measures introduced by the Canadian government?
It granted the superintendent-general the power to enfranchise Indigenous individuals and effectively end their status under the Indian Act
Test your knowledge on Canada's first major legislation regarding Indigenous peoples, the "Act for the Gradual Enfranchisement of Indians." Discover the significance of this act and learn about its impact on Indigenous rights and privileges in Canada.
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