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Darren Grimes | Empire, The Indian Act of Canada, & The Residential Schools
Indian Act Atrocities, Legal Status and Terminology
The Indian Act of 1876 effectively extinguished Indigenous self-governance and implemented oppressive policies, including bans on religious ceremonies and the prohibition of legal fund solicitation. Despite the term "Indian" being considered offensive by some, it remains the official legal designation used by the Canadian government on identification cards. The author argues against "virtue signaling" with newer terms like "Indigenous" while the underlying restrictive laws remain in place.