“You Are on Indian Land”. In 1960, when “Status Indians” finally got the right to vote, most Aboriginal people were suffering through terrible living.

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“You Are on Indian Land”

In 1960, when “Status Indians” finally got the right to vote, most Aboriginal people were suffering through terrible living conditions:  Poverty  Poor health  Lack of education  Poor housing  Discrimination

Consequences:  The life expectancy of Aboriginal Canadians was approximately half that of white Canadians!  Even today, the average Aboriginal Canadian is expected to live 6-8 years less than other Canadians.

How did Aboriginal Canadians respond?  In 1968, Aboriginal people living on reserves formed the National Indian Brotherhood.  Purpose: To lobby the government on their behalf.  What is lobbying? Pressuring the government to do something you want.

Result:  Pierre Trudeau’s government made proposals to deal with Aboriginal issues in the 1969 White Paper:  Government will stop being overly protective of natives.  Natives will be treated like everyone else.  Special rights of those living on reserves will be abolished.

Goal of White Paper:  Get natives to move to cities  There they will become part of mainstream society  Eventually they will be ASSIMILATED and their problems will disappear along with their culture!

How did Aboriginal Nations respond?  Aboriginal people were furious, and saw the White Paper as an attack on their right to maintain their unique identity.  The National Indian Brotherhood led the attack on the White Paper, and instead of assimilation, they demanded self-government.  The N.I.B. Presented Jean Chretien with their own paper, called the “Red Paper”.  A surprised Chretien announced he was shelving the White Paper.

Aboriginal Concerns  Gradually, First Nations began to take some control in areas that concerned them most:  Education Band schools Boarding home program Residential schools system abandoned  Federal government apologizes and announces a $350 million healing fund.  The Environment Concerned that hydroelectric & natural gas projects endangering hunting, fishing, and trapping.  Mackenzie Pipeline suspended  James Bay Hydro Project two new phases halted

The Path to Self-Government  Aboriginal nations fought for legal recognition of Aboriginal rights. Aboriginal rights entrenched in the Charter of Rights and Freedoms. Bill C-31 – ability to decide who lives on reserves.  The stage was set for discussions about self- government.  Aboriginal Land Claims: Specific Claims – treaties signed Comprehensive Claims – questioning the ownership of land.

The Oka Confrontation  By the end of the 80’s, many specific claims were slowly making their way through the courts.  Few Canadians paid much attention, however, until the summer of 1990, when events in the Quebec town of Oka make headlines nationwide.  The Oka town council decided to expand a golf course into sacred Mohawk land.  The Mohawks tried to stop the construction of the golf course by blockading the land.  Police were called in to remove the blockade.  Oka Crisis full documentary Oka Crisis full documentary

 On July 11, police advanced on the Mohawk lines, gunfire broke out, and an officer was killed.  Tensions escalated in the stand-off and Quebec Premier Robert Bourassa called in the Canadian Forces.  In September, members of other bands persuaded the Mohawks to end the stand-off. The Significance of the Oka Confrontation...  Oka was a wake-up call to the government and people of Canada.  Canada’s First Nations had demonstrated that they were prepared to fight for their rights!