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The National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation reports that more than 150,000 children attended Indian Residential Schools. The system separated Indigenous children from their families and cultures and caused lasting harm.
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Treaties establish continuing rights and obligations between Indigenous signatories and the Crown. Historic and modern agreements form part of Canada’s treaty relationships; their particular terms and circumstances differ.
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Canada patriated its Constitution in 1982. The constitutional changes included procedures allowing amendments to be made in Canada, instead of relying on the United Kingdom for major changes.
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Photo: DXR / Daniel Vorndran · Photo licence: CC BY-SA 4.0 · Credit & contextIn 2015, the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada concluded its mandate. Its final report included 94 Calls to Action.
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National Indigenous Peoples Day is observed on 21 June to recognize First Nations, Inuit, and Métis cultures and contributions.
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Photo: Jeangagnon · Photo licence: CC BY-SA 4.0 · Credit & contextSection 35(2) of the Constitution Act, 1982 names Indian, Inuit, and Métis peoples in its description of the Aboriginal peoples of Canada.
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Prince Edward Island entered Canadian Confederation on 1 July 1873.
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Newfoundland entered Canadian Confederation on 31 March 1949.
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Canadian Confederation took effect on 1 July 1867. The four founding provinces were Ontario, Quebec, Nova Scotia, and New Brunswick.
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