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On August 04th 1914 During the First World War, between 4,000 and 6,000 Indigenous people served in the Canadian military. They are denied veterans' benefits upon their return, despite the fact that many of them have received military awards, such as Francis Pegahmagabow. -
Indigenous Canadians played an important part in the First World War in 1915, lending their support to Canada. Inuit and Southern Inuit trainees were among those deployed overseas to serve as snipers or spy scouts in various combat units. This fight continued until 1918, and while 300 status Indians perished, the remainder were gratefully recognised with medals. -
Many Canadian women were granted the right to vote in federal elections on May 24, 1918, but First Nations women were not permitted to vote unless they gave up their status and treaty rights. Women were awarded the federal franchise in Canada about the year 20. It would be another ten years until the Famous Five were victorious in the Persons Case, and Quebec women did not gain the right to vote in provincial elections until 1940. -
In 1920, Canada's Deputy Minister of Indian Affairs, Duncan Campbell Scott, aimed to eliminate the Indian problem by ensuring that no single Indian in Canada was not incorporated into the political system. He proposed that the Indian Act should be amended to make attendance at an Indian residential school mandatory for all children aged seven to sixteen. This goal aimed to eliminate the existence of an Indian question or department. -
Dr. P.H. Bryce, the chief medical officer for Canada's Dept of the Home and Indian Affairs, wrote The Story of a National Crime in 1922, which was the first research on sickness and fatality rates at residential schools. He claimed that Indigenous peoples' health was being ignored in residential schools and Indian hospitals, in violation of treaty obligations. The IRSSA noted the harm caused by residential schools and devised the CEP payment plan for former students, which was announced in 2006. -
Deskaheh and Decker planned to ask the League of Nations for economic measures on Canada, sailing to Geneva in 1923. Deskaheh, who sought to speak to the League of Nations about his people's right to live freely on their own lands, practice their own religion and follow their own laws, he was met with indifference. -
On JANUARY 1, 1924, Status Indian WWI Veterans Were Granted the Right to Vote. Male Gender Veterans of Indian World War I are granted the right to vote in federal elections without sacrificing their status or treaty rights. This was a major stride forward for the indigenous population since they had no recognition to accomplish anything, but being able to vote is a huge step forward. -
Oombulgurri, a natural area near the Forrest River in east Kimberley, has been terrorized since 1969. The mission, once a prison Anglican mission, was named Forrest River after tensions between Aboriginal people and settlers escalated in 1926 when Lumbia killed Nulla Nulla co-owner Frederick Hay. A group of 13 police officers and local white residents haunted Hay, resulting in cruel revenge attacks on Aboriginal people. 30 people were reported missing, 16 were killed even burned. -
Kenojuak Ashevak, potentially the most well-known Inuk artist due to her famous work The famous Inuk artist was born on October 3, 1927, at Ikirasaq camp, South Baffin Island, NWT. Kenojuak Ashevak was a popular graphic artist in Canada. Her list of successes and honours one being The Enchanted Owl and many others. Her amazing artistic career can and will be remembered for her stamina and sense of humour. -
Inuit Name Complaints Begin Complaints about Inuit not using traditional Christian names come out, starting off decades of government branding initiatives to make easier census analysis and strengthen federal power in the North. Metal discs with ID numbers and Project Surname are one of the failing efforts.