The White Paper 1969
*The White Paper (1969) proposed the ending of reserves and end to special status to treaty Indians
*Government wanted them to assimilate ( make the same )
*In response the National Indian Brotherhood (NIB) was formed to protest the changes
*1971 Trudeau withdrew the White Paper
*Government wanted them to assimilate ( make the same )
*In response the National Indian Brotherhood (NIB) was formed to protest the changes
*1971 Trudeau withdrew the White Paper
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Summary
P.M. Trudeau did have the right state of mind with trying to introduce the White paper in 1969, however the way it was presented and was stated out was ultimately it's downfall.