Chapter 16 Objectives for Student Learning

Indigenous Politics

After reading this chapter, students should be able to:

  • Describe the size and distribution of Canada’s Indigenous population and the socio-economic conditions in which they live.
  • Discuss the state of Indigenous languages and culture.
  • Outline the system of Indian reserves in Canada.
  • Discuss the major proposals of the 1969 White Paper and why Indigenous leaders rejected it.
  • Explain the rise of Indigenous nationalism and their demands for self-government.
  • Outline the major proposals of the 1996 Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples.
  • List the various Indigenous governmental and non-governments organizations in Canada.
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