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In the Six Nations of the Grand River First Nation, Wilton "Bill" Isaacs was born in 1914. He rose to prominence as one of Canada's top lacrosse players. In the 1930s and 1940s, box lacrosse, the game's indoor variation, was hugely popular, and Isaacs was one of its biggest stars. Wilton Isaacs scored a total of 777 goals in his whole career. (indigenous peoples). -
During World War One, Canada's policy on Indigenous enlistment changed, This was initially discouraged. Some Indigenous were turned away, but restrictions were lifted due to high casualty rates and troop demand. In 1915, military and government officials allowed Indigenous recruitment. (Indigenous Contributions during the First World War). -
In order to promote better living conditions and the defense of Indigenous rights and customs, the League of Indians was founded. It served as the foundation for Indigenous political organizing in the future, despite the fact that government harassment, police surveillance, and division among Indigenous groups reduced its effectiveness. (Indigenous Peoples). -
To allow the forced equality of First Nations who the government thought should be dropped from band lists, the Indian Act was altered. The most frequent method by which First Nations peoples were stripped of their Indian status under the Indian Act was enfranchisement. By doing this, the First Nations people were stripped of the ability to vote and their land. (Indigenous Peoples). -
“Every First Nations child between the ages of 7 and 16 must attend a residential school” according to Duncan Campbell Scott, the Deputy Superintendent General of Indian affairs. The way this regulation was applied to Métis and Inuit children was likewise inconsistent. (Indigenous Peoples). -
Criterion presents Robert Flaherty's classic film, Nanook of the North, a captivating tale of Inuit hunter Nanook and his family's survival in Canada's Hudson Bay region, Nanook of the North is a silent film made in 1922 that was restored to proper frame rate.(Nanook of the North). -
President Calvin Coolidge signed the Indian Citizenship Act on April 6, 1924. All of North America's Indigenous peoples received citizenship as a result of this law. Like the majority of white politicians of the 20th century, Coolidge thought that the best course of action for native people was forced assimilation. (Indian Citizenship Act of 1924). -
Male Status First World War soldiers of Indian descent are given the privilege of casting a ballot in federal elections without losing their status or treaty rights. (Indigenous Suffrage). -
By describing the "Indian land controversy" that has existed since BC joined Canada's federation, The Allied Tribes petitioned the Canadian Parliament for an inquiry. The Allied Tribes argue that they are entitled to a hearing in the Privy Council and require the funds and authorization to do so in light of the government's ratification of the McKenna-McBride recommendations. (Historical Timeline). -
Important provisions regarding Indians and Indian reservations are included in the Agreements established on December 14th, 1929, between the Dominion of Canada and the Provinces of Alberta and Manitoba regarding the transfer of Natural Resources. (Annual Report of the Department of Indian Affairs for the Year Ended).