Indian Act resulted in lost generations of Canada’s aboriginals: under this paternalistic act, we’ve been witness to the Indian agent, residential school system, questionable policy decisions, funding arrangements with little public accountability and the highest rates of suicide

BY Elley, Reed

January 28, 2002

Perhaps one of the most flawed pieces of legislation in Canada's history is the Indian Act. Originating in 1876 and undergoing only a few minor changes in the last 126 years, the Indian Act has resulted in nothing less than lost generations of aboriginal people. Under this paternalistic act, we h...

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