CHAPTER 8 Flashcards
Indigenous Military Traditions and the Canadian Armed Forces
What was the significance of the Idle No More movement?
Idle No More was a social media-driven movement addressing Native concerns, which helped to present regional issues in a way that resonated with local communities and history.
How many mentions did Idle No More receive across various social media platforms?
Idle No More had 1,366,156 overall mentions, including 1,215,569 on Twitter, with 143,173 participants and 19,189 new mentions.
What stereotypes about Indigenous people persist in Canadian society?
Indigenous people are often still portrayed as aggressive, bloodthirsty savages in sports, movies, and other media, despite the peacekeeping role of warrior societies.
What did the Department of National Defence (DND) consider about Indigenous peoples?
The DND draft identified First Nations as potential threats to national security and listed radical Native American organizations as insurgents in its training manuals.
What was the Oka Crisis (1990)?
The Oka Crisis was a 78-day standoff where the Kanien’kéha:ka Mohawk community blocked a golf course expansion, costing taxpayers $500 million, and marked a moment of Indigenous-CAF conflict.
How does the CAF interact with Indigenous lands?
The CAF continues to seek access to Indigenous lands, sometimes violating Aboriginal and treaty rights, and still pressures Indigenous leaders for land surrenders.
What does the Sgt. Tommy Prince Initiative aim to do?
The Sgt. Tommy Prince Initiative (2000) aims to increase the number of Indigenous soldiers in the Canadian Forces.
What is the Bold Eagle Initiative?
The Bold Eagle Initiative, established in 1991, helps Indigenous youth improve self-confidence through militia training, and includes programs like Raven and Black Bear.
What is the CAF Aboriginal Entry Program?
The CAF Aboriginal Entry Program, stemming from the Northern Native Entry Program (1971), offers Indigenous peoples opportunities to explore military careers.
How many Canadian Rangers were active in 2015?
In 2015, there were 179 patrols, encompassing 5,000 Canadian Rangers.
What is the role of the Canadian Rangers?
The Canadian Rangers, established in 1947, are unpaid volunteers who carry out military duties as part of their civilian life and participate in annual training exercises with professional soldiers.
What is the CAF’s goal regarding Indigenous representation?
The CAF seeks to have 3% Indigenous representation to better reflect the national workforce demographics.
What did the RCAP (1996) recommend regarding Indigenous veterans?
The RCAP urged the Canadian government to acknowledge the poor treatment of First Nations and Métis veterans and recognize their contributions to the Canadian Forces.
What was the Indigenous participation in the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) in 2013?
In 2013, about 2,065 First Nations, Métis, and Inuit were serving in the CAF, representing approximately 2% of all enlistees.
What was Thomas A. Crerar’s stance on the War Measures Act and Indigenous property?
Thomas A. Crerar, Minister of Indian Affairs, stated that the government had the right to acquire property under the War Measures Act.
What was the Indigenous participation in the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) in 2013?
In 2013, about 2,065 First Nations, Métis, and Inuit were serving in the CAF, representing approximately 2% of all enlistees.
What was Thomas A. Crerar’s stance on the War Measures Act and Indigenous property?
Thomas A. Crerar, Minister of Indian Affairs, stated that the government had the right to acquire property under the War Measures Act.
What was the Indigenous participation in the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) in 2013?
In 2013, about 2,065 First Nations, Métis, and Inuit were serving in the CAF, representing approximately 2% of all enlistees.
How did conscription policies affect Indigenous peoples during World War I?
Indigenous people were branded as British subjects and required for military service, with conscription policies ignoring existing treaties.
How much did Saskatchewan First Nations donate to the World War I effort?
Saskatchewan First Nations donated $17,257.90, equivalent to over $357,000 in 2021 dollars.
What were the goals achieved by Indigenous participation in World War I?
Indigenous contributions led to a boost in agricultural production and provided leverage to eliminate Indian reserves.
How many Indigenous men enlisted in World War I, and what challenges did they face?
4,000 out of 11,500 Indian men enlisted, but they were initially turned away until after 1916 and faced unequal treatment even as treaty allies of the British Crown
How did First Nations communities change their political economies post-Confederation?
They altered their political economies by abandoning traditional beliefs and practices, which diminished their ability to employ military traditions.
How did First Nations leaders respond to increasing assimilation policies post-Confederation?
First Nations leaders kept the peace despite harsh assimilation policies, and the 1885 Métis defeat led to avoidance of future military action.
