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150 years later, why does Canada still have the Indian Act?

The House from CBC Radio by CBC

Apr 4, 202600:48:45News & Politics

150 years ago this month, the Indian Act became law — a sweeping piece of legislation that governed almost every aspect of First Nations’ lives — and has long been criticized as unfair, racist and “unquestionably sexist....

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150 years later, why does Canada still have the Indian Act? is an episode from The House from CBC Radio by CBC. 150 years ago this month, the Indian Act became law — a sweeping piece of legislation that governed almost every aspect of First...

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Published Apr 4, 2026, 00:48:45 long, audio available.