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

2. 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.

3. 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

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

5. Primary Sources
October 21, 1996
July 24, 1935

6. 1914 WWI Weren’t considered citizens Exempt from conscription
Joined war anyway
Treatment remained the same upon return from the war

7. Primary Sources

8. 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

9. Primary Sources

10. 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

11. Primary Sources

12. 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

13. Primary Sources

14. 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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