The historical development of the Indian Act . : R32-313/1978E-PDF

"The purpose of this paper is to acquaint Departmental officials and researchers with the main themes of Indian policy and legislation from colonial times. It is not intended to be a definitive account, but rather a guide to further research, and a stimulus for policy discussion. ... It has two major sections: Pre-Confederation 1755-1867, and Post-Confederation, 1867-1951"--Preface, p. [ii].

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Publication information
Department/Agency Canada. Indian and Northern Affairs.
Title The historical development of the Indian Act .
Publication type Monograph
Language [English]
Format Electronic
Electronic document
Note(s) "August 1978".
"The current Research Branch contracted Robert G. Moore, a history graduate, to prepare a draft manuscript. This manuscript was then edited by John Leslie and Ron Maguire, Treaties and Historical Research Centre"--Pref., p. [ii].
Historical publication digitized from print in 2011.
Includes bibliographic references.
Publishing information [Ottawa] : Treaties and Historical Research Centre, P.R.E. Group, Indian and Northern Affairs,1978.
Author / Contributor Moore, Robert G.
Leslie, John.
Maguire, Ron.
Description 196 p. : ill., maps
Catalogue number
  • R32-313/1978E-PDF
Edition 2nd ed.
Subject terms Aboriginal affairs
Agreements
Indians
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