Indigenous People In Canada

Since the Second World War, the relationship between indigenous peoples and the government in Canada has improved, and indigenous peoples have gained more rights. For example, they have gained political recognition and become existing members of the country through continuous criticism of the “white paper” proposed by the federal government. In addition, the government also established the National Land Day. The most important thing is that the government has established an autonomous government.
In 1969, the government began to study new policies aimed at indigenous peoples. This approach is based on whether all Canadians have different races, languages, cultures or history. They should all have the same rights. The government has developed

It also calls on the indigenous people to be responsible by the provincial government. The government hopes that the White Paper will abolish the erroneous separation between indigenous peoples and other Canadian societies. The indigenous people rejected the White Paper. They believe that the government has not fully consulted directly affected people. In response to the strong dissatisfaction of the indigenous people and the general public, the government withdrew its White Paper in 1971. The government's attempt to change its relationship with the aborigines has created a new form of indigenous nationalism. Native leaders from all parts of the country unite with new associations and organizations that are determined to protect and promote the rights and interests of their people, such as the Canadian Aboriginal Committee. This committee represents Metis and non-status Indians, and carries out reforms in government policies in indigenous rights, economic development, education and many other fields. Other organizations have also put forward their own policy options. For example, the Alberta Indian Association pointed out in a paper

After the study, the committee pointed out in its report that this right is an inherent right of all indigenous peoples and should be consolidated with the Constitution and treaty rights in the constitution. The government also introduced a policy of inherent rights and negotiated with the indigenous groups on practical arrangements to restore the self-government in 1995. Since the implementation of the policy, 17 autonomous government agreements have been completed, many of which are part of a large-scale comprehensive policy. Claims agreement. As Canadian law recognizes the growth of indigenous rights, it triggers more recognition of the contribution of indigenous peoples to Canadian