Statement by the Honourable Jean Chretien, Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development based on a speech delivered in Regina, October 2, 1969.
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| Database ID | 24805 | |
| Institution | University of Saskatchewan Libraries Special Collections | |
| Fonds/Collection | Canadiana Pamphlets Collection | |
| Series | XXXII | |
| File/Item Reference | XXXII-118-StatementBy (36) | |
| Date of creation | 2 October 1969 | |
| Physical description/extent | 1 document; 8 pages of textual records | |
| Number of images | 8 | |
| Historical note | The Federal Government's "White Paper," "Statement of Government of Canada on Indian Policy, 1969," fanned the flames of the Aboriginal land claims movement in British Columbia. The White Paper rejected the concept of special status for native people within Confederation - they should have the same rights and responsibilities as other Canadians. The government argued that Aboriginal and treaty rights were irrelevant in today's society; the important issues demanding attention included economic, educational, and social problems. In their assessment of the native situation, the government could not see that the poverty, social crises, and bleak future faced by most Aboriginals was rooted in the very denial of Aboriginal and treaty rights. | |
| Scope and content | In a statement, Jean Chretien rejects criticism from Aboriginal leaders relating to the publishing of the "White Paper,", and emphasizes that the Federal Government's proposals were "made in good faith" and that negotiations with Aboriginal leaders were essential in establishing a new policy for Aboriginals. | |
| Contributer | Department of Indian Affairs and Northern Development (author) | |
| Copyright holder | Department of Indian Affairs and Northern Development | |
| Copyright expiry date | Unknown | |
| Other terms governing use and reproduction | Responsibility regarding questions of copyright that may arise in the use of any images is assumed by the researcher. | |
| Type | Published | |
| Primary Media | Textual documents | |
| Provenance Access Point | University of Saskatchewan Library. Canadiana Pamphlets Collection | |
| Treaty boundaries | Canada -- National | |
| Cultural region | Canada -- National | |
| Names | Canada. Department of Indian Affairs and Northern Development Chretien, Jean, 1934- (Can. prime minister) | |
| Subject | Businesses Crown Lands Culture Economic Development Government departments -- Indian and Northern Affairs Land Claims Law and Legislation -- Acts -- Indian Act Reserves Speeches and addresses Treaty | |
| Date Range(s) | 1960-1969 | |
| Permanent Link | https://digital.scaa.sk.ca/ourlegacy/permalink/24805
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