21 Things You May Not Know about the Indian Act

Helping Canadians Make Reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples a Reality

160 pages

English language

Published Nov. 25, 2018 by Page Two Books, Inc..

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978-0-9952665-2-0
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1) "Traditional names went against the government's assimilation objectives; the government feared that leaving Indigenous people with their traditional names would take away their motivation to assimilate. Traditionally, Indians had neither a Christian name nor a surname. They had hereditary names, spirit names, family names, clan names, animal names, or nicknames. Hereditary names, in some cultures, are considered intangible wealth and carry great responsibility and certain rights. Hereditary names have been described as being analogous to royal titles such as Duke of Edinburgh. In many cultures, the birth name was just for that one stage of life, and additional names were given to mark milestones, acts of bravery, or feats of strength. None of the great heritage, symbolism, or tradition associated with names was recorded, recognized, or respected during the renaming process."

2) "In order to obtain a permit to pass, Indians would occasionally have to travel many days by …

Subjects

  • Law, canada
  • Indigenous peoples, canada
  • Indigenous peoples, legal status, laws, etc.
  • Canada, politics and government