nov 29, 1857 - 'Gradual Civilization Act' (passed, 1857)
attempts to assimilate Indigneous people
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"The Gradual Civilization Act, passed in 1857, sought to assimilate Indian people into Canadian settler society by encouraging enfranchisement. In this sense the act was a failure, as only one person voluntarily enfranchised."
Sources:
http://indigenousfoundations.web.arts.ubc.ca/the_indian_act/
http://caid.ca/GraCivAct1857.pdf
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