Explore the 'Government Policy' section to understand the specifics of 'The Indian Act'. Provide a brief overview of what 'The Indian Act' is, when it was first enacted, and at least two of its key components or impacts mentioned on its dedicated page.
Navigate to 'https://indigenousfoundations.arts.ubc.ca/'. Click on the 'Government Policy' link in the navigation menu (ID 114). Click on 'The Indian Act' link within the 'Government Policy' section (ID 122). Read the content to identify a brief overview of 'The Indian Act'. Identify the year 'The Indian Act' was first enacted. Identify and list at least two key components or impacts of 'The Indian Act' as described on the page. Synthesize the gathered information into a concise answer.
The agent successfully navigates to 'The Indian Act' page. The agent states that 'The Indian Act' is the primary piece of legislation through which the federal government administers Indian status, local First Nations governments, and the management of reserve land and communal moneys. The agent states that 'The Indian Act' was first enacted in 1876. The agent identifies at least two of the following key components/impacts: the definition of 'Indian' and 'Indian status', the establishment of the band council system, the management of reserve lands, the imposition of residential schools, or the enfranchisement process.