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Indian Act Amended to Allow First Nations to Vote
Parliament amends the Canada Elections Act to allow First Nations people to vote in federal elections without losing their Indian Status, ending decades of disenfranchisement.
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Parliament amends the Canada Elections Act to allow First Nations people to vote in federal elections without losing their Indian Status, ending decades of disenfranchisement.
The Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada releases its final report detailing the history and legacy of the residential school system, with 94 Calls to Action for reconciliation.