Impact of Colonialism on Indigenous Peoples in Canada
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What is one main reason Indigenous peoples have been resistant to the Indian Act?

  • They believe it benefits them
  • They think it's inclusive of all racialized groups
  • They see it as tied to colonialism (correct)
  • They find it supportive of their culture
  • What percentage of the Canadian population do Indigenous peoples roughly represent, based on the text?

  • 10%
  • 30%
  • 20%
  • 3% (correct)
  • In what year did Indigenous peoples consistently make up approximately 20% of all adult admissions to Canadian federal jails?

  • 2012 (correct)
  • 2010
  • 2018
  • 2015
  • Which government is more likely to allow the Indian Act to continue, according to the text?

    <p>Conservative</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What explanation for over-incarceration is associated with differences in Indigenous and Euro-Canadian culture?

    <p>Culture clash</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of Indigenous women comprised all women in sentenced custody in 2010-2011?

    <p>41%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What impact has colonialism had on Indigenous peoples in Canada?

    <p>Appropriation of lands and natural resources</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did British colonial power affect Indigenous peoples in Canada?

    <p>Appropriated lands and natural resources</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which concept explains the conflicts arising from relations between the British and Indigenous peoples?

    <p>Domination and subordination</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Christopher Columbus' misconception regarding Indigenous peoples?

    <p>He thought he was in India but was on turtle island</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are Indigenous peoples more adversely affected by incarceration compared to other groups?

    <p>Culturally inappropriate milieu and extensive discrimination in prisons</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of colonialism, what efforts have Indigenous peoples made in Canada?

    <p>Contesting the impact of colonialism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the suggested solutions to reduce the over-incarceration of Indigenous peoples?

    <p>Implement culturally appropriate sentencing like sentencing circles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterizes present-day land claims disputes involving Indigenous peoples in Canada?

    <p>They must be understood in the context of colonialism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which approach to sentencing do Indigenous peoples respond more favorably towards for behavior change?

    <p>Culturally appropriate sentencing supported by restorative approach</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is identified as a form of systemic racism that negatively impacts Indigenous peoples in the judicial system?

    <p>Repressive aspects to the retributive approach</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why can attempting neutrality have a negative impact on Indigenous peoples in the judicial system?

    <p>It may result in systemic racism and further harm to Indigenous peoples</p> Signup and view all the answers

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