Indigenous Policies in Canada Quiz

<p>To obtain spiritual guidance and wisdom through fasting and isolation. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The seeker fasts and stays in a sacred place, praying for a vision. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To publicly distribute wealth and solidify social status. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>An unfair or untruthful belief about a group of people or individuals, based on certain characteristics. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To secure alliances or neutrality between settlers and Indigenous groups. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The process of Indigenous individuals gaining Canadian citizenship rights under Canadian law. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Dancing, feasting, and the giving away of gifts. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Enfranchisement policies caused them to lose their status. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The reaffirmation of family, clan, and international connections. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Jean Baptiste Cope (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To integrate Indigenous peoples by eliminating distinct legal status. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Red Paper (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They are a traditional method for passing down culture and history through spoken stories. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To assimilate Indigenous children into white society by eradicating their culture. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Using five spruce poles, birch bark, and a moosewood hoop. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Its waterproof nature and portability were important qualities. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To act as keepers of traditional knowledge and stories. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They offered practical advice for daily life such as hunting and household tasks. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It is an offering of gratitude to all aspects of nature and the cosmos. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The spoken word and communication with the spirit world (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The grandmothers who give knowledge (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To cleanse the body, mind, and spirit, and remove negative energy (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>People of mixed European and Indigenous ancestry (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>His ability to stand on the earth and move freely (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It took away land rights and suppressed the cultural practices of Indigenous people. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To enforce policies and regulations set by the federal government on Indigenous peoples. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To define how the Canadian government interacts with First Nations bands. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>1876 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To encourage assimilation of Aboriginal people. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The act aimed to treat Aboriginal people as independent nations. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They could approve or reject any decision made by the Band Council. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It disregarded the traditional lines of heredity for selecting leaders. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They aimed to destroy the culture of Indigenous children. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It created a new chief and Band Council alongside the traditional Keptinaq. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Overseeing and administering reserve affairs, including finances and bylaws. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The power to remove chiefs and band councilors who did not comply with government rules. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They were required to obtain permission to leave the reserve. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The mass relocation of indigenous children to reserves with better resources (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The control of a nation over a dependent territory or people, involving exploitation and cultural suppression. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It contributed to systemic issues like poverty, loss of land, and overrepresentation in the justice system. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Rehabilitating offenders and repairing the harm caused by their actions. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Providing opportunities for those harmed and those who caused harm to communicate and address needs. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

An unfair and untrue generalization about a group of people based on certain characteristics.

Formal agreements made between Indigenous communities and European settlers to secure peace, friendship, and trade.

A ceremony among the Mi'kmaq where chiefs, elders, and community members gather to celebrate important events, share wealth, and reinforce social bonds.

The process by which Indigenous individuals gained citizenship rights under Canadian law.

A ceremony that shows a leader's wealth, generosity, and power.

A treaty signed between the Mi'kmaq and the British in 1752.

A significant event or turning point that is celebrated in the Potlatch ceremony.

A ceremony that reinforces social status and community connections.

A spiritual journey undertaken by an individual seeking guidance from a guardian spirit through dreams or visions. It typically involves fasting, isolation in a sacred place, and prayer.

The losses associated with enfranchisement include losing the right to live on reserves, access treaty rights like government payments, and losing hunting and fishing rights.

The benefits gained from enfranchisement include the right to own land and vote in government elections.

Enfranchisement was used as a tool to reduce government expenses by eliminating government obligations towards Indigenous communities.

The policy that aimed to assimilate Indigenous people into Canadian society by ending treaties, abolishing the reserve system, and granting them the same rights and responsibilities as other Canadians.

A document outlining Indigenous peoples' concerns and protests against The White Paper, emphasizing the importance of treaties, reserves, and their distinct cultures.

The traditional method of preserving and sharing Mi'kmaq culture and history through spoken stories and legends.

Special schools established in Canada to assimilate Indigenous children into Canadian society, by forcibly removing them from their families and suppressing their languages, cultures, and traditions.

A traditional dwelling of the Mi'kmaq people, known for its practicality and adaptability. Crafted primarily from natural materials, such as birch bark, spruce poles, and moosewood.

Community leaders who play essential roles in preserving and sharing traditional knowledge, history, and spiritual teachings.

The specific ways Mi'kmaq elders contribute to their community, including educating children, offering practical advice (such as hunting/fishing), preserving traditions and history, and acting as spiritual guides.

The impact of residential schools on the Mi'kmaq people, which resulted in a decline in traditional knowledge and practices.

A law passed by the Canadian government in 1876 that controls how the government interacts with Indigenous communities.

The act was designed to encourage Indigenous people to adopt European culture and values, essentially making them like non-Indigenous Canadians.

The Indian Act gave the federal government complete authority over Indigenous people and their lands.

The Indian Act was not a result of negotiations with Indigenous people, but rather a law that was imposed upon them.

The law defined how reserves and bands could function, including the formation of band councils.

The Act disregarded traditional Indigenous leadership structures and gave the government the power to remove chiefs for various reasons.

The Indian Act defines who is legally considered an "Indian" in Canada.

A representative of the federal government responsible for enforcing government policies within Indigenous communities.

A traditional ceremony involving burning sweetgrass to cleanse the body, mind, and spirit. It involves thanking the Seven Directions and expressing gratitude to Mother Earth.

The belief that smoke represents spoken words, making it a powerful tool for purification and communication with spirits.

They are people of mixed European and Indigenous ancestry, recognized as one of the three Aboriginal peoples in Canada.

A legendary figure in Mi'kmaw mythology, believed to be the first person created by the Great Spirit.

A federal law in Canada that governs the status and rights of Indigenous people, often criticized for its negative impact on Indigenous traditions and self-governance.

Representatives of the federal government appointed to oversee the implementation of the Indian Act on reserves, often seen as a symbol of government control.

The forceful removal of Indigenous children from their families and communities, often without proper legal or parental consent, for placement in non-Indigenous foster homes or adoption.

A system of justice that emphasizes repairing the harm caused by crime, involving communication and dialogue between the victim, the offender, and the community to find solutions and rebuild relationships.

The act of establishing and maintaining control over a territory, typically involving cultural, economic, and political dominance by a foreign power.

A practice or policy that seeks to replace or suppress Indigenous cultures and ways of life with those of the colonizing power.

The process of forcing Indigenous individuals to adopt the laws and practices of the dominant society, often resulting in them losing their Indigenous status and rights.

A legal document that granted European powers the right to claim and colonize lands inhabited by Indigenous peoples, without their consent or recognition of their pre-existing ownership.

The ability of Indigenous people to leave their reserve without permission from the Indian Agent was restricted until the mid-1950s, highlighting the severe restrictions placed on their freedom and autonomy.