Amendments
Some amendments have been made to the Indian Act, including lifting of the ban on ceremonies and fundraising, permission to vote, and Bill C-31 to re-establish some First Nations status. Bill C-31 also reinstated those persons and their children who had previously lost status. In the current Indian Act, there is no voluntary or involuntary enfranchisement and marriage is a neutral act: no one gains or loses status based on their gender.
Thousands of First Nations fought in World War 1 & 2, however, when they returned home they were enfranchised and lost their Indian Status often because they were away from the reserve for too long. When they went to Veteran Affairs they were told that they did not qualify for services because they were Indian.
Thousands of First Nations fought in World War 1 & 2, however, when they returned home they were enfranchised and lost their Indian Status often because they were away from the reserve for too long. When they went to Veteran Affairs they were told that they did not qualify for services because they were Indian.
