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 (A)</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 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

What impact has colonialism had on Indigenous peoples in Canada?

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

How did British colonial power affect Indigenous peoples in Canada?

<p>Appropriated lands and natural resources (B)</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 (D)</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 (A)</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 (B)</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 (C)</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 (B)</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 (B)</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 (A)</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 (C)</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 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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