In order to receive these benefits the Natives also had to make a promise that they would remain peaceful towards the new immigrants and follow the Canadian laws. By signing these treaties the Natives had agreed to live on reserves not fully understanding how badly they would turn out to be for their people. ... The other reason was that they hoped the Natives would become more civilized people and act the same way the English did and to eventually create a 100% "white society". ... The Indian Act The Indian act was created in hopes of destroying all that was left of Native cultur...

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"The native American has been generally despised by his white conquerors for his poverty and simplicity. ... As the native population in Canada is not treated with equality and justice, we see the aboriginal community in Canada with poor education, in poverty and substance abuse. ... In 1969 Pierre Elliot Trudeau's government had regulated the White Paper, a legal document that had forbid negotiations with the Natives in regards to their aspirations and rights by removing their Indian status (Statement of the Government of Canada on Indian policy, 1969, Queens Printer). ... The case was r...

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