aboriginal nations – part two
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Aboriginal Nations – Part Two. The White Paper of 1969. Issued by P.M. Pierre Trudeau and Indian Affairs Minister Jean Chretien Proposed dramatic changes to lives of Aboriginal people. The White Paper of 1969. Repeal Indian Act End “special status” Assimilation - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
The White Paper of 1969
• Issued by P.M. Pierre Trudeau and Indian Affairs Minister Jean Chretien
• Proposed dramatic changes to lives of Aboriginal people
The White Paper of 1969
• Repeal Indian Act
• End “special status”
• Assimilation• Believed this
would lead to fewer problems
The Red Paper• The White Paper was rejected by the aboriginal community
• The National Indian Brotherhood issued the Red Paper and demanded Self Government• The right to control their own affairs
• In 1971 the “White Paper” was withdrawn
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dyjcS-00Izk
Protests
• In the 1990’s there were growing rates of poverty, addiction & suicide on reserves
• Land claim negotiations were moving slowly
• Protests were organized
Oka, Quebec (1990)
• Town officials decided to expand a 9-hole golf course
• Would impact sacred Mohawk land
• Mohawks set up blockades of major roads for 6 months
Oka, Quebec (1990)
• Mayor called in provincial police
• July 11: officer was killed
• Daily violent confrontations occurred
• Premier Bourassa called in Canadian Forces
• September: Standoff ended
Oka, Quebec (1990)
• Solution = federal gov’t bought land, negotiated transfer to Kanesatake First Nation
Self-government
• 1982: Assembly of First Nations was created
• Purpose: to represent Aboriginal peoples in dealings w/ government
• Goal: Aboriginal groups becoming responsible for: policing, health care, education Shawn Atleo
Nisga’a Treaty
• 1998: Nisga’a of B.C. signed unique treaty w/ federal & provincial gov’ts
• Granted self-government
• Ownership of land, including all resources, fishing & hunting rights