Summarize the Indian Act's original intent and its impact on Indigenous peoples. Identify a landmark court case that challenged Aboriginal rights related to it, and name two Indigenous political organizations that formed in response to government policies like the Indian Act.
Navigate to the 'Government Policy' section. Locate and click on 'The Indian Act' sub-section link. Read the content to understand the initial purpose and impact of the Indian Act. Navigate to the 'Land & Rights' section. Locate and click on the 'Guerin Case' sub-section link to identify a relevant court case. Navigate to the 'Community & Politics' section. Identify at least two Indigenous political organizations formed in response to government policies. Synthesize the gathered information to answer the task.
State that the Indian Act's initial purpose was assimilation and control over Indigenous lives. Name *R. v. Guerin [1984]* as a landmark court case that challenged Aboriginal rights related to the Indian Act, noting its establishment of the government's fiduciary duty. Identify 'The Indian Homemakers’ Association of B.C.' and 'The Union of BC Indian Chiefs' as two Indigenous political organizations formed in response to government policies.