Removal of the 1951 Cut-Off
  • This policy helps to explain the issues surrounding the removal of the 1951 cut-off, which, when removed, would allow descendants born before April 17, 1985, (or in a marriage before this date) of a woman who married a non-Indian man and lost their status or band membership, to have the opportunity to register.
  • This page identifies the importance of the 1951 cut-off and how it was projected to impact individuals under this provision.
Citation

Canada. Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada. Removal of the 1951 cut-off. 2018. https://www.rcaanc-cirnac.gc.ca/eng/1540403451139/1568898699984

Further Readings

For the news release of the 1951 Cut-off: https://www.canada.ca/en/crown-indigenous-relations-northern-affairs/news/2019/08/removal-of-the-1951-cut-off.html

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

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