notes 15 indigenous experiences of liberalism canada

Question 1

3 main flaws of the treaty system

Answer 1

no effort made for translation, no equivalent terms and agreements made in a european manner

eurocentrism was a key part, europeans trying to get the indigenous to be more like them (assimilation)

doesn’t span all of canada

Question 2

indian act

Answer 2

consolidating previous colonial laws about first nations

defined who was considered indigenous and what they were allowed to do

attempt to control their traditions and culture (reserves, residential schools)

indigenous people literally wards of the state

option to surrender whole indigenous identity and way of life for normal rights

Question 3

white paper

Answer 3

1969

attempt at being better than US and germany at respecting minority races

goal: bring indigenous into “mainstream” society (healthcare, rights, etc.) by getting rid of separation legislation

the gov didn’t consult the indigenous about this so they didn’t want it

seen as a threat to treaty rights

example of IMPOSITION OF LIBERALISM

Question 4

imposition of liberalism + example

Answer 4

when people come into other places trying to force their own rules and laws (liberal system) on a pre-existing regime, replace it without consent

ex. the white paper law (1969) against the indigenous in canada

Question 5

red paper

Answer 5

1970

outlined objections indigenous had to white paper

treaties and the legislative rights of indigenous peoples should both be upheld (treaties were previously mostly ignored by gov)

indigenous self-determination

land access should respect historical and legal rights (not owned by gov/”crown”)