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Bill C-31 aiming for equality in the Indian Act
Xwi7xwa Library, University of British Columbia

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Canada. House of Commons.
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"Bill C - 31 was introduced in the Parliament of Canada on February 28, 1985 and became law on June 28, 1985. The Government's background notes explain that the proposed amendments are meant to address provisions which discriminate on the basis of sex, race or unfairness and the federal government's role in determining band membership."

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Xwi7xwa Library, University of British Columbia
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Ottawa Dept. of Indian Affairs and Northern Development
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