What is Bill C-31 Canada?
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In 1985, Parliament responded to the appeals of Indigenous peoples by changing discriminatory sections of the Indian Act. Known as Bill C-31, this amendment reinstated Indian Status to women who had lost it through marriage to men without status.
Are Métis considered status Indian?
Indian Status is held only by Indigenous peoples who are defined as such under the Indian Act. Inuit and Métis do not have status, just like Non-Status Indians.
Can Métis get a status card?
The Indian Status card is not a credit card. (Indigenous Services Canada) Not all indigenous people in Canada are eligible for a status card. The Inuit and Métis do not have status cards because they are not an “Indian” as defined by the Indian Act — at least not yet.
What is the gradual enfranchisement Act of 1869?
By 1869, the federal government had created the Gradual Enfranchisement Act which established the elective band council system that remains in the Indian Act to this day. The Gradual Enfranchisement Act also granted the Superintendent General of Indian Affairs extreme control over status Indians.
Has Bill 31 passed?
On July 23, 2020 Alberta’s Bill 31: Environmental Protection Statutes Amendment Act received Royal Assent and came into force assuring the sand and gravel industry and clarifying for the courts that silica sand is not considered a mineral under the Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act (EPEA).
Is Bill C-31 still in effect?
It wasn’t until April 17, 1985 that Bill C-31 was passed, which finally revised Indian status to address the gender discrimination of Act. The Indian Act of 1985 abolished enfranchisement and restored status to those who had had status removed through enfranchisement.
What are the benefits of being Métis in Canada?
Through this program, you receive coverage for eligible prescription drugs, dental services, vision care, medical supplies and equipment. You also receive benefits related to medical travel such as meals, accommodation and emergency ambulance services.
What impact did the Gradual Civilization Act have on First Nations?
The Gradual Civilization Act sought to assimilate Indigenous peoples (then referred to as “Indians”) by encouraging enfranchisement, and adherence to the European concept of private land ownership and wealth accumulation.
What was the purpose of enfranchisement?
Enfranchisement was a key tool in the federal government’s assimilationist policy, forcing status Indians to make difficult choices between gaining an education, marrying someone without status, enlisting in military service, or losing their status rights.