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a federal government law
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∙ 12y agoThe Indian act is a Canadian statute that concernsregistered Indians (that is, First Nations peoples of Canada), their bands, and the system of Indian reserves. The Indian Act was enacted in 1876 by the Parliament of Canada under the provisions of Section 91(24) of theConstitution Act, 1867, which provides Canada's federal government exclusive authority to legislate in relation to "Indians and Lands Reserved for Indians". The Indian Act is administered by the Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development.
The act defines who is an "Indian" and contains certain legal rights and legal disabilities for registered Indians. The rights exclusive to Indians in the Indian Act are beyond legal challenge under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. Section Twenty-five of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, in particular, provides that the charter shall not be interpreted as negating specific aboriginal treaties and their corresponding rights and freedoms.[1] Section Thirty-five of the Constitution Act, 1982 also recognizes and affirms the legal validity of aboriginal treaties.
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What act moved native Americans west of the Mississippi river?
Indian Removal Act
What year was the Indian Act Introduced?
the Indian act was introduced in 1876
What is the difference between a treaty and the Indian Act?
None- The Indian Act is a type of treaty
In which chapter of Indian contract act 1872 partnership is given?
Chapter IX of Indian Contract Act, 1872. This chapter has been repealed. At present we have Indian Paetnership Act, 1932 as a separate Act.
Why did the Canadian Government enact the Indian act?
The Canadian Government did not enact the Indian Act, it was a British Colonial Act titled An Act for the Gradual Civilization of the Indian. Hence it is embedded in Canada and is almost impossible to repeal.
What was Andrew Jackson trying to gain in his message to congress on Indian removal?
justification for the indian removal act
Which trail was caused by the Indian removal act?
The trail that was caused by the Indian removal act was the Trail of Tears.
What were the provisions of the Indian Arms Act of 1878?
No Indian was allowed to keep guns and pistols according to this act.
Indian forest act when was passed?
The Indian Forest Act was passed in 1927 by the Central Legislative Assembly.
What was the law that allowed native Americans to be removed from their lands?
The Indian Removal Act
What act removed the Indians from the land?
The Indian Removal Act
What did john Marshall say about the Indian removal act?
John Marshall said he wanted to enforce the Indian Removal act
