Are aboriginals second-class citizens in Canada?

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Are aboriginals second-class citizens in Canada? By Aly pylypchuk and Kaitland lovatt

Thesis Aboriginals were definitely treated as second-class citizens and only now are things becoming fair for them. Some people would say they’re still treated as second-class people.

1870’s-1990’s Residential Schools Residential schools opened Operated by Canadian government Number of schools reached it’s peak in early 1930’s Last one closed I 1996 in Saskatchewan

Residential Schools Gordon Indian Residential School St. Michael’s Indian Residential School

Primary Sources October 21, 1996 July 24, 1935

1914 WWI Weren’t considered citizens Exempt from conscription Joined war anyway Treatment remained the same upon return from the war

Primary Sources

1939-1945 WWII At least 3000 first nations enlisted Stripped of Indian status when they returned home Many wanted to prove their loyalty Contributed in many battles

Primary Sources

Indian Act 1876 Principal statue through which federal government administers Indian status Has been amended several times Guarantees certain rights and protections for First Nations Only recognizes First Nations, not Metis or Inuit Legal recognition of persons First Nations heritage Right to live on reserve land Outlawed potlatch

Primary Sources

White paper Jean Chrétien and Pierre Trudeau Formally known as the “Statement of the Government of Canada on Indian Policy, 1969” Pierre Trudeau against special treatment for aboriginals Wanted to abolish previous legal documents pertaining to indigenous peoples Wanted to assimilate all “Indian” peoples under Canadian state Policy proposed to eliminate Indian status Backlash to 1969 White Paper was huge leading to withdrawal in 1970 Jean Chrétien and Pierre Trudeau

Primary Sources

Conclusion In conclusion aboriginals are definitely treated as second-class citizens in Canada, it’s gotten a lot better but there are still a few things that could be amended.

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