The myth of ‘Canada the Good’; Why Settlers need to understand the Indian Act now

This is an introductory webinar which looks at the relationship between Indigenous peoples and settlers over the last 500 years, and focuses on the history and philosophies which informed - and continue to inform - the Indian Act today. Participants can expect to learn about early treaties and key historical documents leading up to the Indian Act, that outline principles and values of relationships to each other and the environment. It was the Indian Act itself that marked a stark and insidious turning point in the history and future of this nation. Participants can also expect to make connections between the impact of this colonial legislation and practice with current daily and systemic realities for all of us in this country. There will be a question and answer session, which will help participants understand how to apply the information in the context of the university and its relationship with Indigenous history and peoples.

This webinar is co-hosted by the Faculty of Arts and the Department of Psychology and open to all Faculty of Arts students, staff and faculty.