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mar 29, 1867 - Federal Responsibility

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Federal Responsibility

Under the Constitution Act (British North America Act), the federal government takes authority over First Nations and land reserved for First Nations (see Reserves). This authority would later extend to education of Status Indians.

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mar 29, 1867
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~ 159 years ago