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Indigenous Canadian Woman on a Reserve

A portrait of an indigenous Canadian woman on a reserve, 1930.
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English — CA
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  • History
  • Genocide

Indigenous Canadian Woman on a Reserve

Indigenous Canadian Woman on a Reserve

A portrait of an indigenous Canadian woman on a reserve, 1930. The Indian Act of 1876 granted the Canadian government control over many aspects of Indigenous Peoples’ lives, including the management of housing, health services, the environment, and other resources on reserves. In this photo, an indigenous Canadian woman is on a reserve, 1930.

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© Lebrecht Music and Arts Photo Library / Alamy Stock Photo

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