the first games for indigenous people were held at edmonton, ab.
the first games for indigenous people were held at edmonton, ab.
where was the first games for indigenous people held?
edmonton, ab
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the legacy and effects of the treaties that were signed in the 1870s can still be seen today. treaty seven was the last treaty signed between the government of canada and the plains first nations for 20 years. a lot of controversy has arisen surrounding these treaties due to the differences in oral and written cultures and the fact that the indigenous people most likely did not understand that they were surrendering their land to the government. it is largely agreed upon that the indigenous people that were involved in the signing of the treaty did not understand that they were surrendering their land to the canadian government. many people believe that if the indigenous people involved had fully understood what they were agreeing to and the implications, they would have not agreed and signed these treaties. the treaties did not have a large positive impact on the indigenous peoples lives as it was thought that they would. certain nations continued to trespass on other nations land to hunt. the buffalo disappeared at a faster rate than expected and the settlers continued to arrive at an increasing rate. the promised support that the canadian government had stated and implied about the transition from a nomadic lifestyle to an agricultural one did not occur. the reserves that the nations were relocated to had very unsuitable land for the new agriculture lifestyle that they were supposed to be transitioning into. the level of poverty and hardship grew rapidly amongst the nations on the reserves. the effects of residential schools continue to be seen among the indigenous people today. the difference in oral and written culture during the time of the treaty signing also greatly impacted the legacy of these treaties due to the ability of the nations' fully understanding and comprehending what was being surrendered. the settlers at the time strongly advocated for the treaty to be a written document but the tradition of the indigenous people was and still is an oral one. it is strongly believed by many people in the nations today that due to the treaty being a written document that there were other negotiations made but excluded from the written document which also persuaded the nations to sign the treaty. the cultural and language differences had the biggest impact on the treaty and how it has affected the indigenous people in the long run. the lasting impacts of these treaties are seen today. in 1982 in the canadian constitution, the government provided protection to the indigenous people and the treaty rights of the indigenous people of canada. the canadian government has been attempting to reconcile with the indigenous people of canada since it became more apparent of the mistreatment of the indigenous people of canada. all the nations involved in the number treaties have since been in communications with the government about issues with their land surrenders, improperly performed surveys and fraudulent deals. these talks between the two parties are still ongoing. these treaties since the signing day have impacted the lives of the indigenous peoples of canada, the indigenous peoples continue to fight for the rights and land they lost.
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