I had previously been told that the Government of Canada would not negotiate or deal with Hereditary Chiefs, but only with elected officials. I had not heard that the bands can “opt out” of the Indian Act election provisions and that, in fact, the majority HAVE opted out (333). I find this fascinating and it makes me wonder if any studies have been done comparing things like the standard of living, addiction and crime rates, etc. for bands that are following the Indian Act when it comes to band leadership, and those bands that have created (or maintained) their own codes…
5 Responses to “1.1: Important Definitions and Historical Documents”
Neal Davidson • September 30th, 2019 at 9:51 pm
Very interesting and good to know the history of Indigenous people
conniestewart • October 2nd, 2019 at 7:31 pm
Interesting! Learning some things here for sure. 🙂
Lois Mitchell • September 26th, 2020 at 12:48 pm
I had previously been told that the Government of Canada would not negotiate or deal with Hereditary Chiefs, but only with elected officials. I had not heard that the bands can “opt out” of the Indian Act election provisions and that, in fact, the majority HAVE opted out (333). I find this fascinating and it makes me wonder if any studies have been done comparing things like the standard of living, addiction and crime rates, etc. for bands that are following the Indian Act when it comes to band leadership, and those bands that have created (or maintained) their own codes…
Wayne McCormick • November 24th, 2020 at 2:38 am
Very interesting there is a lot to learn
HalArthurs • July 6th, 2021 at 11:12 am
Very informative. First time I heard about the “Bulls”
I am beginning to see why the mess started..
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