jan 1, 1969 - Government of Canada White Paper proposes [1969]
Description:
The White Paper policy was issued by the Minister of Indian Affairs and Pierre Trudeau to address the issues facing Aboriginal people. The White Paper would repeal the Indian Act and the First Nations would regain ownership of their lands by assimilating into Canada. However, this policy was met with backlash.Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 1969
Now
~ 56 years ago