Statement on the Proposed New "Indian Policy" / June 26, 1969. - Press release.
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| Database ID | 24989 | |
| Institution | University of Saskatchewan Libraries Special Collections | |
| Fonds/Collection | Canadiana Pamphlets Collection | |
| Series | XXXII | |
| File/Item Reference | XXXII-144-StatementOn (36) | |
| Date of creation | 26 June 1969 | |
| Physical description/extent | 1 document; 7 pages of textual records | |
| Number of images | 7 | |
| Historical note | The Federal Government's "White Paper," "Statement of Government of Canada on Indian Policy, 1969," fanned the flames of the Aboriginal land claims movement in British Columbia. The White Paper rejected the concept of special status for native people within Confederation - they should have the same rights and responsibilities as other Canadians. The government argued that Aboriginal and treaty rights were irrelevant in today's society; the important issues demanding attention included economic, educational, and social problems. | |
| Scope and content | This press release expresses the organization's disappointment with the Federal Government's new "Indian Policy", claiming that despite consultation with Aboriginal leaders, the policy was "evading the responsibility" of the government under the British North America Act. | |
| Contributer | National Indian Brotherhood (author) | |
| Copyright holder | National Indian Brotherhood | |
| Copyright expiry date | Unknown | |
| Other terms governing use and reproduction | Responsibility regarding questions of copyright that may arise in the use of any images is assumed by the researcher. | |
| Type | Published | |
| Primary Media | Textual documents | |
| Provenance Access Point | University of Saskatchewan Library. Canadiana Pamphlets Collection | |
| Treaty boundaries | Canada -- National | |
| Cultural region | Canada -- National | |
| Names | Canada. Department of Indian Affairs and Northern Development National Indian Brotherhood | |
| Subject | Crown Lands Culture Economic Development Government publications -- White Paper Hunting and Trapping Land Claims Law and Legislation -- Acts -- Indian Act Treaty | |
| Date Range(s) | 1860-1869 1960-1969 | |
| Permanent Link | https://digital.scaa.sk.ca/ourlegacy/permalink/24989
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