Treaty Indian

In Canada, a treaty Indian is an Indian who belongs to a band that is party to one of the eleven Numbered Treaties signed by Canada and various First Nations between 1871 and 1922.[1] It contrasts with Indians whose bands are not party to a treaty (primarily in British Columbia) and with non-status Indians, that is, people of Indian heritage who are not recognized legally as Indians.

References

  1. ↑ http://www12.statcan.ca/english/census01/Products/Reference/dict/pop108.htm
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