INST 203 – Questions With Clear Solutions (Pass!)
Treaty Rights Right Ans - Rights arising in relation to official agreements
between the Crown and specific Indigenous groups. Contractual
Aboriginal rights Right Ans - Inherent, collective rights which flow from
first nations original occupation of the land which is now Canada, protected
under the constitution
Doctrine of Discovery Right Ans - the European colonial principle that the
group that "discovered" or arrived first in a new territory had the right to
occupy and administer it without interference from others
Right of Conquest Right Ans - european principle that victorious nations
could eliminate government structures of the conquered nation and assert
their sovereignty
How was the DoD and RoC used to rationalize rule over indigenous people
Right Ans - - justification that all lands were "God's lands" and were up for
anyone to take
- belief in natural right to travel and trade on indigenous lands
- belief in natural slavery, that some groups were naturally inferior
What did Las Casa argue? Right Ans - even though indigenous culture is
different, they have viable social, economic and religious structures that
should be respected and deserve recognition too
Peace and Friendship Treaties Right Ans - (1725 - 1779) treaties signed
between First Nations and Britain in the Atlantic region; had the goal of
establishing peaceful autonomous coexistence
what were the 5 promised in friendship treaties Right Ans - 1. to lay down
arms and be friendly with allies
2. promise to settle disputes through government mediation
3. promise to trade with the English
4. right to continue hunting, fishing and trapping
5. acknowledgement of aboriginal title, liberties and land not sold
, What differed between friendship treaties and numbered treaties? Right
Ans - no land cessation in friendship treaties, provided legal recognition of
indigenous rights
effect of the French/English rivalry on Indigenous relations Right Ans - -
both wanted Indigenous as allies
- indigenous held negotiating power and asked for gifts in return for their
alliance
- loss of control over their lands and forced into battles that were not theirs
How was gift giving seen by the french and english? Right Ans - - French
started in fear of alliance with british
- english though gift giving was tasteless and harmful but continued tradition
to maintain peace and alliance
Annuity Right Ans - payment received every year
crown Right Ans - the government of Britain and Canada
fee simple Right Ans - most complete ownership of land possible
statute Right Ans - a written law passed by a legislative body
usufruct rights Right Ans - An understanding of property rights in which a
plot of land "belongs" to the person or family using it. When they are done
using it, their rights to the land end.
How did historical policy reflect colonial office values (McNab) Right Ans - -
policies were a product of ideas and actions of politicians and admin in
Canada at the time
- the politicians in power were colonial officials
- policies attempted to insulate by confining tribes to reserves
- started with regional approaches
What was the goal of the Indian Department in 1840-1850 (McNab) Right
Ans - to prevent conflict between indigenous people and white settlers
What were the 4 solutions that Indian Department came up with to deal with
the "indian problem" (McNab) Right Ans - 1. extermination
Treaty Rights Right Ans - Rights arising in relation to official agreements
between the Crown and specific Indigenous groups. Contractual
Aboriginal rights Right Ans - Inherent, collective rights which flow from
first nations original occupation of the land which is now Canada, protected
under the constitution
Doctrine of Discovery Right Ans - the European colonial principle that the
group that "discovered" or arrived first in a new territory had the right to
occupy and administer it without interference from others
Right of Conquest Right Ans - european principle that victorious nations
could eliminate government structures of the conquered nation and assert
their sovereignty
How was the DoD and RoC used to rationalize rule over indigenous people
Right Ans - - justification that all lands were "God's lands" and were up for
anyone to take
- belief in natural right to travel and trade on indigenous lands
- belief in natural slavery, that some groups were naturally inferior
What did Las Casa argue? Right Ans - even though indigenous culture is
different, they have viable social, economic and religious structures that
should be respected and deserve recognition too
Peace and Friendship Treaties Right Ans - (1725 - 1779) treaties signed
between First Nations and Britain in the Atlantic region; had the goal of
establishing peaceful autonomous coexistence
what were the 5 promised in friendship treaties Right Ans - 1. to lay down
arms and be friendly with allies
2. promise to settle disputes through government mediation
3. promise to trade with the English
4. right to continue hunting, fishing and trapping
5. acknowledgement of aboriginal title, liberties and land not sold
, What differed between friendship treaties and numbered treaties? Right
Ans - no land cessation in friendship treaties, provided legal recognition of
indigenous rights
effect of the French/English rivalry on Indigenous relations Right Ans - -
both wanted Indigenous as allies
- indigenous held negotiating power and asked for gifts in return for their
alliance
- loss of control over their lands and forced into battles that were not theirs
How was gift giving seen by the french and english? Right Ans - - French
started in fear of alliance with british
- english though gift giving was tasteless and harmful but continued tradition
to maintain peace and alliance
Annuity Right Ans - payment received every year
crown Right Ans - the government of Britain and Canada
fee simple Right Ans - most complete ownership of land possible
statute Right Ans - a written law passed by a legislative body
usufruct rights Right Ans - An understanding of property rights in which a
plot of land "belongs" to the person or family using it. When they are done
using it, their rights to the land end.
How did historical policy reflect colonial office values (McNab) Right Ans - -
policies were a product of ideas and actions of politicians and admin in
Canada at the time
- the politicians in power were colonial officials
- policies attempted to insulate by confining tribes to reserves
- started with regional approaches
What was the goal of the Indian Department in 1840-1850 (McNab) Right
Ans - to prevent conflict between indigenous people and white settlers
What were the 4 solutions that Indian Department came up with to deal with
the "indian problem" (McNab) Right Ans - 1. extermination
