This is true of many early contact treaties made between Europeans and native peoples. ... Soon Britain found themselves trying to deal with the dissatisfactions of Native tribes in the Americas and attempting to gain the trust of their new Native population in New France. This was a Native population who were largely allied with the French prior to British control. ... This was mainly due the fact that the Supreme Court of Canada judges supported the idea that aboriginal title may exist at common law, separate from the Royal Proclamation Act or other Canadian legislative acts. ... In addition...

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He entreated the King and Queen to grant him the title "Don" and "Grand Admiral of the Ocean Sea and Viceroy and Perpetual Governor of all the islands," (Halsall). For an individual whose exploit if successful would bring him greater admiration and respect than a title from the King and Queen, why is he so concerned with personal accolades and badges even before he sets sail on his quest? ... By directly pointing out the lack of proper military weapons and equipment of the natives, Columbus downplays any threat of resistance. ... He laid the foundation with the blood of mi...

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According to popular mythology, settlement of Australia was achieved peacefully and the "natives" of Australia gave up their land, rights, and freedom peacefully. ... Justice Moynihan's decision was that although Eddie Mabo was not the rightful heir to the land, native title did exist and that it was up to " the Aboriginal or Islander people to determine who owned what land" (Caldicott, 2002). Despite this progress towards and recognition of native title, land rights are still very much an issue today. ...

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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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This distinction has enabled Indigenous Australians to be able to successfully claim native title land, however if they are able to claim land, then surely the legitimacy of colonisation must be questioned also. ...

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