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<br> Native Americans, or American Indians in Canada are generally referred to as Aboriginal peoples, which include the First Nations, [[Inuit of Canada|Inuit]], and Métis (mixed blood). | <br> Native Americans, or American Indians in Canada are generally referred to as Aboriginal peoples, which include the First Nations, [[Inuit of Canada|Inuit]], and Métis (mixed blood). | ||
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For additional information about the First Nations in each of the Provinces and Territories, see the links below: | For additional information about the First Nations in each of the Provinces and Territories, see the links below: | ||
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*1880 A separate Department of Indian Affairs was established | *1880 A separate Department of Indian Affairs was established | ||
*1936 Indian Affairs became a branch of the Department of Mines | *1936 Indian Affairs became a branch of the Department of Mines | ||
*1939 The Supreme Court of Canada ruled that the tern "Indians", as used in the British North America Act, included [[ | *1939 The Supreme Court of Canada ruled that the tern "Indians", as used in the British North America Act, included [[Inuit of Canada|Inuit]] inhabitants of Quebec. (A later ruling extended the BNA Act provision for Indians to all Inuit throughout Canada) | ||
*1950 The Department of Citizenship and Immigration assumed responsibility for Indian Affairs. | *1950 The Department of Citizenship and Immigration assumed responsibility for Indian Affairs. | ||
*1951 The Indian Act was revised. | *1951 The Indian Act was revised. | ||
*1966 Indian Affairs was incorporated into a new Department Indian Affairs and Northern Development. | *1966 Indian Affairs was incorporated into a new Department Indian Affairs and Northern Development. | ||
*1969 The government's "white paper" aroused controversy and was rejected by the Indian people. The government subsequently agreed that provisions of the Indian Act would not be amended without consulting the Indian people. | *1969 The government's "white paper" aroused controversy and was rejected by the Indian people. The government subsequently agreed that provisions of the Indian Act would not be amended without consulting the Indian people. | ||
*1975 The government announced its intent to redefine its relationship with the country's 280,000 (at the time) status Indians to maintain their identity within Canadian society and to safeguard their unique constitutional rights. <ref> The Canadian Indian by Public Communications and parliamentary Relations, Indian and Eskimo Affairs Program, Department of Indian and Northern Affairs, Ottawa. Government of Canada, 1981</ref> | *1975 The government announced its intent to redefine its relationship with the country's 280,000 (at the time) status Indians to maintain their identity within Canadian society and to safeguard their unique constitutional rights. <ref> The Canadian Indian by Public Communications and parliamentary Relations, Indian and Eskimo Affairs Program, Department of Indian and Northern Affairs, Ottawa. Government of Canada, 1981 ISSN 0228 3808</ref> | ||
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====Land Records==== | |||
A Lands and Membership Branch of the Indian Affairs department identifies, protects and records the interest in the lands to which Indian people are entitled. Its responsibility lies fundamentally in the administration of 6.4 million acres of Indian lands divided into 2,233 reserves, set apart for 575 bands and the administration of the status rights of Indian people.<ref> The Canadian Indian by Public Communications and parliamentary Relations, Indian and Eskimo Affairs Program, Department of Indian and Northern Affairs, Ottawa. Government of Canada, 1981 ISSN 0228 3808</ref> | |||
=== Research Tools === | |||
Resources that may be helpful in the search for your Canadian Indian ancestry include: | Resources that may be helpful in the search for your Canadian Indian ancestry include: | ||
*Join the | *Join the[https://www.facebook.com/pages/Canada-First-Nations-Genealogy-Research-Community/296714040355341?sk=wall Facebook] or [[Join a Skype Research Community|Skype]] Canada First Nations Genealogy Research Community! | ||
*List of [http://www.dickshovel.com/trbindex.html Tribes of Canada]. | *List of [http://www.dickshovel.com/trbindex.html Tribes of Canada]. | ||
*[http://www.aboriginalcanada.gc.ca/acp/community/site.nsf/index_en.html?OpenPage Aboriginal Communities in Canada] | *[http://www.aboriginalcanada.gc.ca/acp/community/site.nsf/index_en.html?OpenPage Aboriginal Communities in Canada] | ||
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=== Things you can do=== | === Things you can do === | ||
In order to make this wiki a better research tool, we need your help! Many tasks need to be done. You can help by:<br> | In order to make this wiki a better research tool, we need your help! Many tasks need to be done. You can help by:<br> | ||
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First Nations
Native Americans, or American Indians in Canada are generally referred to as Aboriginal peoples, which include the First Nations, Inuit, and Métis (mixed blood).
Provinces and Territories[edit | edit source]
For additional information about the First Nations in each of the Provinces and Territories, see the links below:
Calendar[edit | edit source]
- 1850 First of a series of treaties between Indians and the Crown.
- 1860 The Crown Lands Department took over responsibility for Indian Affairs from the Imperial Government.
- 1867 Indian Affairs became the responsibility of the Secretary of State
- 1873 Indian Affairs became a branch of the Department of the Interior
- 1876 The Indian Act was passed. Provided the foundation for the administration of Indian affairs in Canada. Parliament had authority with respect to Indians and their lands.
- 1880 A separate Department of Indian Affairs was established
- 1936 Indian Affairs became a branch of the Department of Mines
- 1939 The Supreme Court of Canada ruled that the tern "Indians", as used in the British North America Act, included Inuit inhabitants of Quebec. (A later ruling extended the BNA Act provision for Indians to all Inuit throughout Canada)
- 1950 The Department of Citizenship and Immigration assumed responsibility for Indian Affairs.
- 1951 The Indian Act was revised.
- 1966 Indian Affairs was incorporated into a new Department Indian Affairs and Northern Development.
- 1969 The government's "white paper" aroused controversy and was rejected by the Indian people. The government subsequently agreed that provisions of the Indian Act would not be amended without consulting the Indian people.
- 1975 The government announced its intent to redefine its relationship with the country's 280,000 (at the time) status Indians to maintain their identity within Canadian society and to safeguard their unique constitutional rights. [1]
Records[edit | edit source]
Land Records[edit | edit source]
A Lands and Membership Branch of the Indian Affairs department identifies, protects and records the interest in the lands to which Indian people are entitled. Its responsibility lies fundamentally in the administration of 6.4 million acres of Indian lands divided into 2,233 reserves, set apart for 575 bands and the administration of the status rights of Indian people.[2]
Research Tools[edit | edit source]
Resources that may be helpful in the search for your Canadian Indian ancestry include:
- Join theFacebook or Skype Canada First Nations Genealogy Research Community!
- List of Tribes of Canada.
- Aboriginal Communities in Canada
- Canadian First Nations by Province
- Finding the Tribe or Band of a Canadian Aboriginal (American Indian)
- An online guide: Aboriginal Peoples—Guide to the Records of the Government of Canada.
- A list of Annual Reports 1864-1990, including Canadian government agencies responsible for Indian affairs over the years, can be found at Library and Archives of Canada
- A reference work that provides a history of the major Indian tribes of Canada is: Jenness, Diamond. Indians of Canada. Ottawa, Canada: National Museum of Canada, 1967. Seventh Edition. FamilySearch Catalog book970.1 J435i(no film)
- Colden, Cadwallander. The History of the Five Indian Nations of Canada Which are Dependent on the Province of New York, and are a barrier between the English and French in that Part of the World. FHL book 970.1 C673h two volumes WorldCat
- Department of Indian Affairs and Northern Development. Linguistic and Cultural Affiliation of Canadian Indian Bands. FHL book 970.1 L647L WorldCat
- Leechman, Douglas. Native Tribes of Canada. FHL book 970.1 L516n WorldCat
- Montour, Enos T. The Feathered U.F.L's (United Empire Loyalist): An a Account of the Life and Times of Certain Canadian Native People. FHLbook 970.1 M768f WorldCat
Treaty
- 1796 May 31, at New York with the Seven Nations of Canada
Reference[edit | edit source]
- ↑ The Canadian Indian by Public Communications and parliamentary Relations, Indian and Eskimo Affairs Program, Department of Indian and Northern Affairs, Ottawa. Government of Canada, 1981 ISSN 0228 3808
- ↑ The Canadian Indian by Public Communications and parliamentary Relations, Indian and Eskimo Affairs Program, Department of Indian and Northern Affairs, Ottawa. Government of Canada, 1981 ISSN 0228 3808
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