Section 35 of The Constitution Act, 1982 defines Aboriginal people as Indian, Inuit, and Métis.

First Nations History

For a brief history of First Nations people, please click on the titles below:

		1. European Contact

		2. The Fur Trade

		3. The Royal Proclamation & the British North America Act

		4. The Treaties

		5. The Indian Act

		6. Reserves

		7. The Pass System

		8. The Permit System

		9. Residential Schools

		10. Control of Indian Education

		11. The White Paper

		12. Bill C-31

		13. Treaty Land Entitlement

		14. Constitutional Events Major Constititutional events affecting Aboriginal people in Canada, including the 1982 Constitution, the Meech Lake Accord, and the Charlottetown Accord.

		15. Related Reading A list of books and articles suggested for further reading on Aboriginal issues in Saskatchewan and Canada.

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