Explore the Indigenous Foundations website to understand the historical impact of the Indian Act on Indigenous communities. Identify a key Supreme Court of Canada decision that challenged Aboriginal rights and established the government's fiduciary duty. Finally, name two Indigenous political organizations that emerged in response to Canadian government policies.
Navigate to the 'Government Policy' section and find information about 'The Indian Act' to understand its purpose and impact. Go to the 'Land & Rights' section and locate details about the 'Guerin Case' to identify the court challenge and its significance. Proceed to the 'Community & Politics' section and identify two Indigenous political organizations formed in response to government policies. Synthesize the gathered information to answer the questions.
State that the Indian Act's purpose was assimilation and control over Indigenous lives, leading to significant negative impacts. 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.