The Indian Act
Grade 7•45 minutes•social studies nova scotia curriculum
Learning Objective
I can explain how the Indian Act has affected Indigenous peoples in Canada.
Practice Questions
This lesson includes 7 practice questions to reinforce learning.
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1. Describe the main goal of the Indian Act as it was created in 1876.
2. Explain the concept of "Indian status" as defined by the Indian Act and how it changed over time.
3. What role did "Indian agents" play in the lives of First Nations people under the Indian Act?
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The Indian Act
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