INST 203 Full Review: Questions With Complete
Solutions
Origin and development of the term "Indian" Right Ans - The term "Indian"
originated from Christopher Columbus's mistaken belief that he had reached
India when he arrived in the Americas
over time Right Ans - it has been used to refer to Indigenous peoples in
North America despite its inaccuracies.
Reluctant acceptance of "Indian" by Indigenous peoples Right Ans -
Indigenous peoples in the U.S. and Canada have reluctantly accepted the term
"Indian" as a shared self-identification due to its legal recognition and
widespread usage in governmental policies.
Higher number of Indigenous women in urban centres Right Ans - Factors
such as employment opportunities, education, escape from patriarchal
reserve systems, and family reasons contribute to more Indigenous women
migrating to urban areas than men (Frideres and Gadacz).
Factors prompting post-WWII Indigenous migration Right Ans - Since
World War II, economic opportunities, education, housing shortages on
reserves, and government policies have prompted increasing Indigenous
migration to urban centres (Frideres & Gadacz).
Factors influencing Indigenous migration decisions Right Ans - Personal
aspirations, better services, family ties, and escape from poor living conditions
influence Indigenous individuals to migrate to cities (Frideres & Gadacz).
Challenges faced by service organizations Right Ans - Service organizations
struggle with inadequate funding, cultural misunderstandings, and lack of
coordination when assisting Indigenous people in urban areas (Frideres &
Gadacz).
Effect of the reserve system on daily lives Right Ans - The reserve system
isolated registered Indians, limiting economic opportunities but reinforcing a
distinct Indigenous identity among people of Indigenous descent (Dyck).
, Impact of treaty rights on identity Right Ans - Treaty rights in
Saskatchewan strengthen Indigenous identity by providing legal recognition,
cultural affirmation, and political empowerment (Dyck).
Arguments against legal identifications Right Ans - Critics argue that
current legal identifications of Indigenous people are arbitrary colonial
constructs that divide communities and should be replaced with an all-
inclusive Indigenous identity (Dyck).
Rebuttal by status Indian leaders Right Ans - Leaders may argue that legal
distinctions protect specific rights and treaties essential for preserving their
culture and resources (Dyck).
Ethnic group vs. ethnostatus group Right Ans - Barth's "ethnic group" is
based on shared culture and identity, while Waldram's "ethnostatus group"
includes legal status imposed by external authorities.
Cultural factors blurring Indian and Métis distinctions Right Ans - Shared
cultures, intermarriage, and overlapping histories make the legal distinctions
between "Indian" and "Métis" seem absurd to some communities (Waldram).
Definition of "white-status Native" Right Ans - A "white-status Native" is an
Indigenous person lacking legal recognition as an Indian under the Indian Act,
often due to historical policies (Waldram).
Inequities in government services Right Ans - Legal distinctions lead to
unequal access to social assistance and economic development programs
between Indian-status and white-status Natives (Waldram).
Political effects of status distinctions Right Ans - These legal distinctions
create divisions and complicate political developments within Indigenous
communities (Waldram).
Treaty vs. non-treaty Indian person Right Ans - A treaty Indian is affiliated
with a band that signed treaties with the Crown, while a non-treaty Indian is
not covered by such treaties.
Status vs. non-status Indian person Right Ans - A status Indian is registered
under the Indian Act with certain legal rights
Solutions
Origin and development of the term "Indian" Right Ans - The term "Indian"
originated from Christopher Columbus's mistaken belief that he had reached
India when he arrived in the Americas
over time Right Ans - it has been used to refer to Indigenous peoples in
North America despite its inaccuracies.
Reluctant acceptance of "Indian" by Indigenous peoples Right Ans -
Indigenous peoples in the U.S. and Canada have reluctantly accepted the term
"Indian" as a shared self-identification due to its legal recognition and
widespread usage in governmental policies.
Higher number of Indigenous women in urban centres Right Ans - Factors
such as employment opportunities, education, escape from patriarchal
reserve systems, and family reasons contribute to more Indigenous women
migrating to urban areas than men (Frideres and Gadacz).
Factors prompting post-WWII Indigenous migration Right Ans - Since
World War II, economic opportunities, education, housing shortages on
reserves, and government policies have prompted increasing Indigenous
migration to urban centres (Frideres & Gadacz).
Factors influencing Indigenous migration decisions Right Ans - Personal
aspirations, better services, family ties, and escape from poor living conditions
influence Indigenous individuals to migrate to cities (Frideres & Gadacz).
Challenges faced by service organizations Right Ans - Service organizations
struggle with inadequate funding, cultural misunderstandings, and lack of
coordination when assisting Indigenous people in urban areas (Frideres &
Gadacz).
Effect of the reserve system on daily lives Right Ans - The reserve system
isolated registered Indians, limiting economic opportunities but reinforcing a
distinct Indigenous identity among people of Indigenous descent (Dyck).
, Impact of treaty rights on identity Right Ans - Treaty rights in
Saskatchewan strengthen Indigenous identity by providing legal recognition,
cultural affirmation, and political empowerment (Dyck).
Arguments against legal identifications Right Ans - Critics argue that
current legal identifications of Indigenous people are arbitrary colonial
constructs that divide communities and should be replaced with an all-
inclusive Indigenous identity (Dyck).
Rebuttal by status Indian leaders Right Ans - Leaders may argue that legal
distinctions protect specific rights and treaties essential for preserving their
culture and resources (Dyck).
Ethnic group vs. ethnostatus group Right Ans - Barth's "ethnic group" is
based on shared culture and identity, while Waldram's "ethnostatus group"
includes legal status imposed by external authorities.
Cultural factors blurring Indian and Métis distinctions Right Ans - Shared
cultures, intermarriage, and overlapping histories make the legal distinctions
between "Indian" and "Métis" seem absurd to some communities (Waldram).
Definition of "white-status Native" Right Ans - A "white-status Native" is an
Indigenous person lacking legal recognition as an Indian under the Indian Act,
often due to historical policies (Waldram).
Inequities in government services Right Ans - Legal distinctions lead to
unequal access to social assistance and economic development programs
between Indian-status and white-status Natives (Waldram).
Political effects of status distinctions Right Ans - These legal distinctions
create divisions and complicate political developments within Indigenous
communities (Waldram).
Treaty vs. non-treaty Indian person Right Ans - A treaty Indian is affiliated
with a band that signed treaties with the Crown, while a non-treaty Indian is
not covered by such treaties.
Status vs. non-status Indian person Right Ans - A status Indian is registered
under the Indian Act with certain legal rights
