Indigenous Studies 107.3 Final Exam
What are three examples of Indigenous Resistance in Canada? - ANS-- Oka Crisis
- Red River Rebellion
- Berry Fast
When did the Oka Crisis take place? - ANS-1990 - July 11th
Why did the Oka Crisis begin? - ANS--It happened in Oka, Quebec and began because
the town of Oka wanted to expand a golf course onto sacred Mohawk territory, specific
over a portion of their burial grounds.
- The Mohawk petitioned and peacefully protested against it, but were ignored -- so they
filed a lawsuit against the Town of Oka.
What caused the Oka Crisis to escalate? - ANS-- The Indigenous People set up
barricades to block the road to their land and to the golf course.
- Warriors were armed and protected the the road, when the police came to deal with
the situation, there were shots fired and one officer was killed.
-After the police left, Indigenous Peoples blocked the bridge and reclaimed the road.
When did the Red River Rebellion take place? - ANS-1869-1870
What 2 things caused the Red River Rebellion to begin? - ANS-The Federal
Government was ignoring Metis sovereignty and the Federal Government did not
consult the Metis peoples when they purchased Rupert's Land from the Hudson's Bay
Company.
What occurred during the Red River Rebellion? - ANS--The Metis (led by Louis Riel)
decided to block the land surveyor's access to the Red River Colony Land.
-The Metis formed a provisional government in 1870.
- Riel then sent three people to negotiate so that there region would become apart of
the Confederation.
Why did the Metis form a provisional government in 1870? - ANS-The Canadian
Officials had attempted to gain infiltrate their land.
, What was a result of the negotiations during the Red River Rebellion? - ANS-The
Manitoba Act was created in 1870 - which created the Province of Manitoba.
Why did Riel have the Metis take part in negotiations? - ANS-Occurred so that the Metis
could protect their land and for the purpose of self-governance.
What was the overall purpose of the Red River Rebellion? - ANS-It was a fight for Metis
rights and rights to land.
What are some injustices of the Indian Act? - ANS-- Residential Schools
- Pass System ( was a policy)
What is the Van der Peet Test? - ANS-USED IN COURT
-It is a test that is used to determine how Aboriginal right is defined and specifically how
the right must be proven to be integral to the culture of the claimant.
What is one of the greatest criticisms of the Van der Peet test? - ANS-The test situations
Indigenous Practices as being in the past.
What is an example of the biggest criticism of the Van der Peet test? -
ANS-Hunting/Fishing in the past could be used for trade or bartering, but commerce
presently is centered around selling for profit -- meaning that this is not protected as an
Aboriginal right to hunt/fish and then sell their game.
What does the term Aboriginal refer to? - ANS-First Nations, Metis, and Inuit
-- It is a Legal Term referring/associated to the Canadian Constitution.
Why is the Indian Act considered sexist? - ANS-1. Status women lost their status when
they married a non-status Indian.
2. Indigenous Women were not allowed to be members of the band council and could
not vote in elections.
What is the basis/purpose of Indigenous Theory? - ANS-Simultaneously critiques
colonialism while rebuilding Indigenous Worlds.
What are the 5 Formulas of Indian Status? - ANS-1. 6(1) + 6(1) = 6(1)
2. 6(1) + 6(2) = 6(1)
3. 6(2) + 6(2) = 6(1)
4. 6(1) + Non-Indian = 6(2)
5. 6(2) + Non-Indian = Non-Indian
What are three examples of Indigenous Resistance in Canada? - ANS-- Oka Crisis
- Red River Rebellion
- Berry Fast
When did the Oka Crisis take place? - ANS-1990 - July 11th
Why did the Oka Crisis begin? - ANS--It happened in Oka, Quebec and began because
the town of Oka wanted to expand a golf course onto sacred Mohawk territory, specific
over a portion of their burial grounds.
- The Mohawk petitioned and peacefully protested against it, but were ignored -- so they
filed a lawsuit against the Town of Oka.
What caused the Oka Crisis to escalate? - ANS-- The Indigenous People set up
barricades to block the road to their land and to the golf course.
- Warriors were armed and protected the the road, when the police came to deal with
the situation, there were shots fired and one officer was killed.
-After the police left, Indigenous Peoples blocked the bridge and reclaimed the road.
When did the Red River Rebellion take place? - ANS-1869-1870
What 2 things caused the Red River Rebellion to begin? - ANS-The Federal
Government was ignoring Metis sovereignty and the Federal Government did not
consult the Metis peoples when they purchased Rupert's Land from the Hudson's Bay
Company.
What occurred during the Red River Rebellion? - ANS--The Metis (led by Louis Riel)
decided to block the land surveyor's access to the Red River Colony Land.
-The Metis formed a provisional government in 1870.
- Riel then sent three people to negotiate so that there region would become apart of
the Confederation.
Why did the Metis form a provisional government in 1870? - ANS-The Canadian
Officials had attempted to gain infiltrate their land.
, What was a result of the negotiations during the Red River Rebellion? - ANS-The
Manitoba Act was created in 1870 - which created the Province of Manitoba.
Why did Riel have the Metis take part in negotiations? - ANS-Occurred so that the Metis
could protect their land and for the purpose of self-governance.
What was the overall purpose of the Red River Rebellion? - ANS-It was a fight for Metis
rights and rights to land.
What are some injustices of the Indian Act? - ANS-- Residential Schools
- Pass System ( was a policy)
What is the Van der Peet Test? - ANS-USED IN COURT
-It is a test that is used to determine how Aboriginal right is defined and specifically how
the right must be proven to be integral to the culture of the claimant.
What is one of the greatest criticisms of the Van der Peet test? - ANS-The test situations
Indigenous Practices as being in the past.
What is an example of the biggest criticism of the Van der Peet test? -
ANS-Hunting/Fishing in the past could be used for trade or bartering, but commerce
presently is centered around selling for profit -- meaning that this is not protected as an
Aboriginal right to hunt/fish and then sell their game.
What does the term Aboriginal refer to? - ANS-First Nations, Metis, and Inuit
-- It is a Legal Term referring/associated to the Canadian Constitution.
Why is the Indian Act considered sexist? - ANS-1. Status women lost their status when
they married a non-status Indian.
2. Indigenous Women were not allowed to be members of the band council and could
not vote in elections.
What is the basis/purpose of Indigenous Theory? - ANS-Simultaneously critiques
colonialism while rebuilding Indigenous Worlds.
What are the 5 Formulas of Indian Status? - ANS-1. 6(1) + 6(1) = 6(1)
2. 6(1) + 6(2) = 6(1)
3. 6(2) + 6(2) = 6(1)
4. 6(1) + Non-Indian = 6(2)
5. 6(2) + Non-Indian = Non-Indian
