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10. Declared potlatch and other cultural ceremonies illegal (1884 to unknown)

Indigenous Peoples could not engage in their economic practices

Indigenous Peoples could not practice their culture

17. Prohibited anyone, Indian or non-Indian, from soliciting funds for Indians to hire legal counsel (1927 - 1951)

Discouraged settlers from helping Indigenous Peoples

Indigenous Peoples could not pursue human rights claims

Indigenous Peoples could not pursue land claims

20. Denied Indigenous Peoples the right to vote (until 1960)

Indigenous Peoples were second class citizens

Indigenous Peoples could not be active in Parliament

Indigenous Peoples could not advocate for themselves politically

12. Created Residential Schools (1886 - 1996)

Over 6000 Indigenous Students died while attending school

Indigenous Students were abused physically, mentally sexually and spiritually

Indigenous Students could not speak their language

3. Created Reserves (1876 to Present)

Indigenous Peoples were not able to access natural resources

Gave settlers full access to natural resources

Contained and Controlled Indigenous Peoples