Response paper: "The Implications of the Lavell Case"

Original article fund here: http://www.bccla.org/positions/discrim/72lavell.html Aboriginal identity has two polices; one is based on the person's biology/ race or blood quantum. The other subjective is self-definition and cultural affiliations (Martin - Hill, 2006). To be an Indian in Canada is not just a cultural identity but also a legal category. The Canadian State, rather than aboriginal communities themselves, has, through the Indian Act of Canada, historically legislated who is …

…to other places. In conclusion to the Frideres readings, it was upsetting to read about how disadvantaged and below average the native population is (in everything). I believe in the years to come, more Aboriginal people will become stronger and more educated in their culture as well in the Educational system and we will overcome this social pattern of an unsuccessful race in the world. Works Cited: http://www.bccla.org/positions/discrim/72lavell.html