Comparison of Historic and Modern Treaties

Flashcards summarizing the comparison between historic and modern treaties, focusing on key terms and concepts.

Historic treaties were often __________ and lacked legal clarity.

informal

Modern treaties are characterized by __________ negotiations, which are lengthy and legal.

formal

The key element Indigenous signatories asked for in historic treaties was __________.

protection of land

Comprehensive land claims deal with areas of Canada where Indigenous land rights have __________ been previously addressed by treaty.

not

Specific land claims are concerned with failures of the government to __________ historic treaties.

honour

Modern treaties often involve three parties: Indigenous nations, federal government, and __________ government.

provincial/territorial

The outcomes for Indigenous communities under historic treaties often led to __________ access to land and resources.

reduced

One of the first modern treaties was signed in __________.

1975

The article states that Indigenous communities under modern treaties improved well-being at almost __________ the rate as historic treaty communities.

twice