The Indian Act
Curriculum Standards
Integrating Aboriginal Perspective in Curricula Document - The goals of integrating Aboriginal perspectives for Aboriginal students are: to develop informed opinions on matters relating to Aboriginal peoples... Current Topics in First Nations, Metis & Inuit Studies F.Q.2.3.3 - How has the Indian Act affected the social, political, spiritual, cultural, and economic life of First Nations? How to Access This Resource
The Indian Act is available as part of the University of British Columbia's Indigenous Foundations webpage at http://indigenousfoundations.arts.ubc.ca/home/government-policy/the-indian-act.html. |
Classroom Use
The Indigenous Foundations branch of the University of British Columbia has put together this webpage that explains the Indian Act in regards to: - Origins - Potlatch Regulations - 1951 Amendments - The White Paper - Bill C-31 - Gender Discrimination - Thoughts for the Future This article is at an easy reading level, which is helpful when dealing with such a content-heavy subject. There is also a supporting audio file which can be beneficial for our auditory-learners. This resource compliments some of the resources found in the Teaching Aboriginal Topics Conference Package on the Indian Act and Bill C-31. |