Immigration, Multiculturalism & Aboriginal Rights Review

Immigration, Multiculturalism & Aboriginal Rights

Policy Reform, Cultural Inclusion & Indigenous Self-Determination (1960s-70s)

🎯 Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who was the first woman to serve as a federal Cabinet minister, introducing regulations that eliminated racial bias from immigration policy in 1962?

2. In what year was the points system for immigration introduced in Canada?

3. Who was the Cree leader who strongly opposed the White Paper of 1969, calling it "cultural genocide"?

4. How long did the Berger Commission recommend suspending construction of the Mackenzie Valley Pipeline in 1977?

5. When was the Mackenzie Valley Pipeline project finally approved by the federal Cabinet?

✅ True or False Questions

6. The official policy of multiculturalism was introduced by Prime Minister Trudeau in 1971.

7. The White Paper of 1969 proposed to maintain the special status of Aboriginal peoples under the Indian Act.

8. Aboriginal people living on reserves gained the right to vote in federal elections in 1960.

🔗 Matching Exercise

Match the policies/documents with their descriptions or purposes:

Policies/Documents

Points System (1967)
White Paper (1969)
Red Paper (Citizens Plus)
Multiculturalism Policy (1971)

Descriptions/Purposes

Immigration system based on education, skills, and job prospects
Proposed assimilation and end to special Aboriginal status
Aboriginal response demanding self-government and rights recognition
Encouraged ethnic groups to express their cultures and prevented racism

💭 Critical Thinking Questions

9. Analyze the transformation of Canadian immigration policy from the discriminatory practices before 1962 to the points system. How did these changes reflect evolving Canadian values?

10. Evaluate the conflict between the White Paper's assimilationist goals and Aboriginal peoples' demands for self-determination. Why was the White Paper ultimately abandoned?

11. Assess the effectiveness of Trudeau's multiculturalism policy in creating an inclusive Canadian society. What were its benefits and limitations?

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