Question
During the confederation process, what was the perspective of the Canadian government towards the Indigenous people of Canada? a. They invited the Indigenous leaders to come to the Confederation debates but the Indigenous leaders did not attend. b. The Canadian government wanted to learn about the Indigenous government and life in order to replicate their culture. c. The Canadian government did not value the Indigenous people and expected them to give up their culture and join the majority Canadian culture. d. The Canadian government hoped to create a strong working relationship that valued Indigenous land and culture.
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Answer
The correct answer is:**c. The Canadian government did not value the Indigenous people and expected them to give up their culture and join the majority Canadian culture.**### Explanation:During the Confederation process in the mid-19th century, the Canadian government largely disregarded the rights, cultures, and perspectives of Indigenous peoples. The policies and attitudes of the time were rooted in colonialism and assimilation. The government sought to assimilate Indigenous peoples into the dominant Euro-Canadian culture, often through measures such as residential schools, treaties that undermined Indigenous sovereignty, and laws like the Indian Act (introduced later in 1876). These actions reflected a lack of respect for Indigenous governance, traditions, and land rights.