Section 2 - IR (Agreements + Commissions)

Question 1

When did Lévesque recognize more indigenous rights?

Answer 1

1985

Question 2

Explain Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples. What year?

Answer 2

1991; indigenous should have power of self-determination and participate in formulation policies

Question 3

When was Nunavut created? With what goal?

Answer 3

1999; created to allow autonomous indigenous governance. Previously a part of NWT.

Question 4

Explain Paix des Braves. What year?

Answer 4

2002; Agreement allowing QC government to utilize indigenous lands for its resources

Question 5

Explain Truth and Reconciliation Commission. What year?

Answer 5

2008; Mission to expose the abuses and horrors of residential schools