On the Indigenous Foundations website, describe the primary purpose and impact of the Indian Act. Then, identify the Supreme Court of Canada decision from 1984 that established the government's fiduciary duty to First Nations. Finally, name two Indigenous political organizations that formed in response to Canadian government policies.
Navigate to the 'The Indian Act' page under 'Government Policy'. Identify the purpose and impact of the Indian Act. Navigate to the 'Guerin Case' page under 'Land & Rights'. Identify the Supreme Court of Canada decision and its significance regarding fiduciary duty. Navigate to the 'Community & Politics' page. Identify two Indigenous political organizations listed on the page. Synthesize all gathered information to answer the task.
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 the landmark Supreme Court of Canada decision that established the government's fiduciary duty to First Nations. Identify 'The Indian Homemakers’ Association of B.C.' and 'The Union of BC Indian Chiefs' as two Indigenous political organizations.