Modern Canada since 1850

These flashcards cover important vocabulary and concepts related to the modern history of Canada, focusing on Indigenous experiences, treaties, and policies.

Rebellion and aftermath

The historical context of uprisings in Canada, particularly focusing on Indigenous rights and governance.

Frog Lake massacre

An event where a group of Cree rebels killed several settlers and the local police, pivotal in the history of the resistance against Canadian government policy.

Indian Act

Legislation that aimed to assimilate Indigenous peoples into Euro-Canadian society and manage their affairs.

Bison hunting

A traditional livelihood for Plains Indigenous peoples, significantly disrupted by overhunting and environmental changes.

Corruption in treaties

Instances where private contractors failed to deliver adequate provisions to Indigenous peoples, leading to widespread hardship.

Status Indian farming

Agricultural practices of Indigenous peoples restricted by government policies, hindering their economic self-sufficiency.

Riel's exile

The period when Louis Riel was forced to leave Canada due to his involvement in the political uprisings and conflicts.

Northwest Rebellion

A 1885 uprising led by Louis Riel and Métis leaders addressing issues of land rights and government representation.

Residential schools

Institutions aimed at assimilating Indigenous peoples, associated with severe cultural and physical abuse.

Victorian stereotypes

Prejudices that depicted Indigenous peoples as unable to adapt to modern society, influencing federal policies.

Indigenous advocacy organizations

Groups formed by Indigenous graduates of residential schools in the early 20th century to champion Indigenous rights.

Vanishing Indian theory

A harmful stereotype suggesting Indigenous peoples would naturally fade away due to modernity and assimilation efforts.