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Historical development of the Indian Act
Xwi7xwa Library, University of British Columbia

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Creators
Canada. Department of Indian Affairs and Northern Development.
Contributors
Leslie, John; Maguire, Ron
Description
"The purpose of this paper is to acquaint Departmental officials and researchers with the main themes of Indian policy and legislation from colonial times. It is not intended to be a definitive account, but rather a guide to further research, and a stimulus for policy discussion. It is not an official Departmental publication but an internal working paper and the views expressed are not necessarily those of the Department" ("Preface," Historical development of the Indian Act).

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Holding Library
Xwi7xwa Library, University of British Columbia
Edition
2nd. edition.
Publication Information
Ottawa Dept. of Indian Affairs and Northern Development Treaties and Historical Research
Physical Description
xi , 196 pages : maps ; 27 cm.
Notes
"The purpose of this paper is to acquaint Departmental officials and researchers with the main themes of Indian policy and legislation from colonial times. It is not intended to be a definitive account, but rather a guide to further research, and a stimulus for policy discussion. It is not an official Departmental publication but an internal working paper and the views expressed are not necessarily those of the Department." From the preface.
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