Statement of the Government of Canada on Indian Policy - 1969.
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| Database ID | 24784 | |
| Institution | University of Saskatchewan Libraries Special Collections | |
| Fonds/Collection | Canadiana Pamphlets Collection | |
| Series | XXXII | |
| File/Item Reference | XXXII-111-StatementOf (36) | |
| Date of creation | 1969 | |
| Physical description/extent | 1 document; 12 pages of textual records | |
| Number of images | 12 | |
| Scope and content | The statement declares that Federal government policies must lead to full, free, and nondiscriminatory participation of the Indians in Canadian society. It is noted that, in the past, Indians in isolated communities and in the cities have suffered from poverty. As reported, the discrimination which affects the Indians is compounded with a legal status which sets them apart from the main society; therefore, the government of Canada is seeking a partnership among the Indians, the governments of provinces, the communities, and the Canadian government to achieve equality for the Indians through cooperation. The historical background of the Indian problem, which is said to press heavily on the Indian people, is discussed as well as the recommendation for a new policy toward the Indians. The new policy is directed at such tasks as removing legislative and constitutional bases of discrimination, promoting recognition of the unique contribution of Indian culture to Canadian society, and transferring control of Indian lands to Indian people. | |
| Contributer | Department of Indian Affairs and Northern Development (author) | |
| Copyright holder | Department of Indian Affairs and Northern Development | |
| 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 | |
| Other notes | Canadian Association in Support of Native People (CASNAP) Publication No. 94. | |
| Treaty boundaries | Canada -- National | |
| Cultural region | Canada -- National | |
| Names | Canada. Department of Indian Affairs and Northern Development Chretien, Jean, 1934- (Can. prime minister) Indian Act | |
| Subject | Culture Early European Settlers Economic Development Education Government policy Legal Issues Population Reserves Treaty | |
| Date Range(s) | 1860-1869 1960-1969 | |
| Permanent Link | https://digital.scaa.sk.ca/ourlegacy/permalink/24784
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