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Bill C-31, an act to amend the Indian Act, First reading, February 28, 1985
Xwi7xwa Library, University of British Columbia

Creators
Holmes, Joan
Contributors
Canadian Advisory Council on the Status of Women.
Description
"Background paper examines how Bill C-31 (an Act to amend the Indian Act) will affect Indian women in Canada. Focusses on the issue of legal Indian status."

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Alternate Title(s)
Background paper (Canadian Advisory Council on the Status of Women)
Equality or disparity?
The effects of the new Indian Act on Native women.
Holding Library
Xwi7xwa Library, University of British Columbia
Statement of Responsibility
by Joan Holmes.
Publication Information
Ottawa : Canadian Advisory Council on the Status of Women
Physical Description
61 p. 28 cm.
Notes
Title from cover.
Contents
Introduction -- Historical background -- Bill C-31 -- The impact of Bill C-31 on women and their families -- Conclusion -- Appendix A - Summary of status eligibility rules -- Appendix B - Summary of band membership eligibility rules -- Appendix C - Bill C-31 interview schedule -- Appendix D - List of people interviewed.
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