First Nations

University of British Columbia, “First Nations in Canada: Decolonization and Self-Determination”. The point that interest me was “how Canada as an evolving colonial entity has used education as a process of colonization of First Nation communities, families, and children; and to regard decolonization and self-determination as processes in education that can derail oppression in First Nation communities.” (Aquash, 2013). From the article the First Nations or Indigenous people first educated or shared their

and liability. As time continued to pass, the relationship and treatment toward First Nations Indians became more hostile and unforgiving and while that relationship is now on the mend, for a good many years the First Nations Canadians were persecuted by the government. Between 1876 and 1950 the way First Nations Indians were regarded by other Canadians shifted, legislation to regulate the activities of First Nations Canadians began in full capacity in 1876, continued in the early 1900’s, and was

First Nations people in Canada have faced colonization and assimilation through Canadian Aboriginal policy throughout history. Policies such as the Indian Act, residential school system, the sixties scoop, and the White Paper have all shared the main goal of assimilation throughout many years. In today’s society, First Nations people are beginning to see positive changes throughout Aboriginal policy. The changes made to the Constitution Act and the Great Bear Rainforest Agreement proves that the

into the minority and oppressed? Specifically, how are First Nations women vulnerable to multiple prejudices? What are the origins of prejudice & oppression experienced by First Nations women in Canada,  how has this prejudice been maintained, what is its impact and how can it best be addressed? Ever since the late 1400’s when the European discovered North America they brought along with them a practice of domination leaving the first nation people with very little rights forcing them to stand

There is an ongoing struggle to ensure that First Nations in northern Ontario have food security. Food security exists when people have consistent physical and economical access to sufficient, safe, nutritious and culturally appropriate food that meets their dietary needs for a healthy life (Socha et al., 1). Members of the First Nations Community in the north indicate that their children are eating unhealthy food like chips and pop because they cannot afford the basic healthy necessities (Stefanovich

Since the colonization of Canada First Nations people have been discriminated against and assimilated into the new culture of Canada through policies created by the government. Policies created had the intentions of improving the Aboriginal people’s standard of living and increasing their opportunities. Mainly in the past hundred years in Canadian Society, policies and government implemented actions such as; Residential schools, the Indian Act, and reserve systems have resulted in extinguishing native

Mistreatment of first nations (post french and indian war) Canada’s true historical identity began in 1763 when britain became canada's colonising country after the french and indian war commonly known and associated as the seven year war. British settlers in 1763 are responsible for the mistreatment of first nations. First Nations were not allowed/encouraged to practice their religion, culture, and European settlers brought diseases. European settlers

A Popular False Impression Reasons why First Nations have special treatment in today’s society contribute to many controversial arguments. Plenty of Non-Aboriginal Canadians misinterpret why First Nations receive benefits on health care, post-secondary. In 1867, First Nations lost their land and wealth due to treaties and land claim settlements. Therefore, the Canadian government is forced to administer aid and services in return. It is a true fact that Status Indians have a right to beneficial

Suicide in Canadian First Nations Suicide is intentionally causing your own death out of despair. It is considered a behavior and may result from a form of mental illness, but is not classified as a distinct psychiatric disorder. It can stem from different factors such as personal, social, financial or historical well-being. ("Mental health and wellness," 2013) According to STATS Canada, suicide is the leading cause of death among Canadian aboriginals between youth and adults under 44 years old

happened to the First Nations. I believe that the First Nations were the least unified to Confederation than the other colonies due to the facts that others made decisions for them, they were given as much importance as animals, and that the other colonie’s changes affected them even though their changes didn’t affect the other colonies. In the first place, others always decided the future for the First Nations people without their consent. This was mainly because First Nations were excluded from