jan 1, 1960 - First Nations Enfranchisement-1960
Description:
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/north/first-nations-right-to-vote-granted-50-years-ago-1.899354The first nations were given the right to vote without losing their treaty status. However, they were first given the right to vote in 1867. To do so, they had to give up their treaty rights and Indian status. In 1948, all status Indians be given the right to vote, but the rules weren't put in place until 12 years later.
Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 1960
Now
~ 65 years ago