Indian Reservations

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  • Indian Removal Act

    First Nations moved to reservations outside of traditional territories to clear land for settlement.

  • Indian Act

    Government set land aside for First Nations reserves

  • Dawes Act (US)

    Dawes Act (US)
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    -Divided tribal land into allotments for individual natives
    -First Nations reserve land reduced by almost 60%.

  • Indian Act amended

    Made it illegal for organizations to pursue their grievances

  • Indian Reorganization Act

    Gave The First Nations the possibility to form tribal governments, courts, and police systems.
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    Indian Termination Policy

    • The status of 61 native tribes were terminated