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Bill C-31 and Indian Self-Government
Xwi7xwa Library, University of British Columbia

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Canada. House of Commons.
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"In 1985, an amendment to the Indian Act separated Indian status from band membership.  Bands were granted the right to develop their own membership codes, and thereby determine who can participate in band politics and society, as well as who can access band resources such as band property. Bands, however, did not have control over who gained or lost status. This power was retained by the federal government. While band membership frequently accompanies Indian status, it is possible to have Indian status without having band membership, or vice versa" (University of British Columbia, Indigenous Foundations).

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