Question 1

Who are the Métis?

Accepted Answer

Métis, a term originally understood to b

Question 2

The Métis and Inuit were not classified as "Indians" under the Indian Act until 1939.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Discuss the major challenges and problems of reserve system.

Accepted Answer

Some have called Indian reserves Canada'

Question 4

The first Indigenous-language program was broadcast in 1990.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Which of the following is not a policy proposal of the Royal Commission on Indigenous Peoples report?

Accepted Answer

A)  An official "admission of wrongs" done to Indigenous peoples must be issued by the government. 
B)  Indigenous representatives should participate in constitutional reform discussions but do not possess veto powers under any circumstances. 
C)  An Indigenous parliament should be established. 
D)  There must be increased spending on Indigenous programs. 
E)  Indigenous peoples have an inherent right to self-government as a right that exists under the Constitution. 
A)  An official "admission of wrongs" done to Indigenous peoples must be issued by the government. 
B)  Indigenous representatives should participate in constitutional reform discussions but do not possess veto powers under any circumstances. 
C)  An Indigenous parliament should be established. 
D)  There must be increased spending on Indigenous programs. 
E)  Indigenous peoples have an inherent right to self-government as a right that exists under the Constitution.

Question 6

According to a 1939 Supreme Court ruling, which Indigenous peoples did not fall under the meaning of "Indians" as set down in the Indian Act of 1876?

Accepted Answer

A)  Cree 
B)  Iroquois 
C)  Métis 
D)  Eskimos 
E)  Indians 
A)  Cree 
B)  Iroquois 
C)  Métis 
D)  Eskimos 
E)  Indians

Question 7

What were the recommendations of the 1996 Report of the Royal Commission on Indigenous Peoples?

Accepted Answer

The government should issue an official

Question 8

Explain the significance of the White Paper of 1969, including its premises and proposals and the reactions that it provoked.

Accepted Answer

The White Paper, 1969 proposed the aboli

Question 9

To address grievances of Indigenous persons in Canada, what have political authorities done?

Accepted Answer

A)  Signed treaties 
B)  Instituted government programs 
C)  Provided restitution 
D)  Enacted legislation 
E)  All of the above 
A)  Signed treaties 
B)  Instituted government programs 
C)  Provided restitution 
D)  Enacted legislation 
E)  All of the above

Question 10

What was the nature of Indigenous leadership's response to the 1969 White Paper?

Accepted Answer

A)  One of indifference 
B)  Overwhelmingly positive 
C)  Cautiously positive 
D)  Moderately negative 
E)  Overwhelmingly negative 
A)  One of indifference 
B)  Overwhelmingly positive 
C)  Cautiously positive 
D)  Moderately negative 
E)  Overwhelmingly negative

Who are the Métis?

The Métis and Inuit were not classified as "Indians" under the Indian Act until 1939.

Discuss the major challenges and problems of reserve system.

The first Indigenous-language program was broadcast in 1990.

Which of the following is not a policy proposal of the Royal Commission on Indigenous Peoples report?

According to a 1939 Supreme Court ruling, which Indigenous peoples did not fall under the meaning of "Indians" as set down in the Indian Act of 1876?

What were the recommendations of the 1996 Report of the Royal Commission on Indigenous Peoples?

Explain the significance of the White Paper of 1969, including its premises and proposals and the reactions that it provoked.

To address grievances of Indigenous persons in Canada, what have political authorities done?

What was the nature of Indigenous leadership's response to the 1969 White Paper?

Political Culture

The Social and Economic Setting

Diversity and Multiculturalism

Regionalism and Canadian Politics

The Constitution

Rights and Freedoms

Federalism

The Machinery of Government

The Administrative State

Parties and Elections

Interest Groups

The Media

Language Politics

Women and Politics

Canada in the World

Filters

Exam 15: Indigenous Politics

Who are the Métis?

The Métis and Inuit were not classified as "Indians" under the Indian Act until 1939.

Discuss the major challenges and problems of reserve system.

The first Indigenous-language program was broadcast in 1990.

Which of the following is not a policy proposal of the Royal Commission on Indigenous Peoples report?

According to a 1939 Supreme Court ruling, which Indigenous peoples did not fall under the meaning of "Indians" as set down in the Indian Act of 1876?

What were the recommendations of the 1996 Report of the Royal Commission on Indigenous Peoples?

Explain the significance of the White Paper of 1969, including its premises and proposals and the reactions that it provoked.

To address grievances of Indigenous persons in Canada, what have political authorities done?

What was the nature of Indigenous leadership's response to the 1969 White Paper?

Political Culture

The Social and Economic Setting

Diversity and Multiculturalism

Regionalism and Canadian Politics

The Constitution

Rights and Freedoms

Federalism

The Machinery of Government

The Administrative State

Parties and Elections

Interest Groups

The Media

Language Politics

Women and Politics

Canada in the World

Filters