Evolution, Overview, & Options for the Future of the Indian Act
  • This is John Giokas', who was a bilingual lawyer who specialized in Aboriginal law and policy, final report on the Indian Act.
  • In this report John Giokas discusses various topics surrounding the Crown-Indigenous relationship, and how although the Indian Act has been a major source of harm to our Indigenous people, it is also recognized as a necessary piece of legislation to ensure the government fulfills their responsibility and promises.
  • Giokas discusses the evolution of Indian policy and legislation, the problematic aspects of the act, and suggestions for how to amend the act and keep the government accountable.
Citation

Giokas, John. The Indian Act: Evolution, Overview and Options for Amendment and Transition. [Ottawa, Ontario]: 1995. https://publications.gc.ca/collections/collection_2016/bcp-pco/Z1-1991-1-41-130-eng.pdf

Policy Sub-Topic
Enfranchisement and Colonization (Indigenous Peoples)
Policy Type
Editorial

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