Recognizing Misconceptions About the Indian Act (IRA109)

Overview

Delivery method

Online

Duration

1 hour

Audience

All public servants at all levels

Description

The Indian Act is a federal law that governs many aspects of the lives of First Nations people in Canada. This course explores the purpose, history, and ongoing impacts of the Indian Act on Indigenous communities, with a focus on deconstructing common misconceptions. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of the Act’s historical context, its effects on Indigenous rights and identities, and the calls for its reform or repeal from Indigenous communities.

Topics include:

• defining the history and intent of the Indian Act
• identifying the most common misconceptions about the Act
• understanding the effects of the Act on Indigenous governance, status and rights
• examining current and future efforts to move beyond the Act
• exploring pathways to Indigenous self-determination and reconciliation