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HARP-392 |
| Title: |
With an ear to the ground: the CCF/NDP and aboriginal policy in Canada, 1926-1993 |
| Source: |
Journal of Canadian Studies , v.34(1) Spr’99 pg 52-74 |
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| Year: |
1999 |
| Pages: |
0 |
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| Keywords: |
Canada, human rights, law, legislation, civil and political rights, indigenous people, First Nations, minority rights |
| Abstract: |
The paper examines the historical role of the CCF/NDP in the making of federal Aboriginal policy in Canada. It commences with an examination of the importance of the CCF/NDP role in influencing federal policy. This is followed by a critical examination of the prevailing attitudes and values held by the party’s founders — including its first leader — J.S. Woodsworth. It examines significant changes subsequently made to the Indian Act, culminating with the legislation of 1951, the party’s response to the 1969 white paper, revisions to the Canada Act (1982) and subsequent attempts at amendment — the failed Meech Lake Accord (1987) and the Charlottetown Accord of 1992. |
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Keywords: Canada, civil and political rights, First Nations, human rights, indigenous people, law, legislation, minority rights
