Colonialist Policies
Initially, it would appear the Canadian government and preceding settler officials dealt with Indigenous peoples as equals. However, closer examination of the policy documents show evidence that colonialist overshadowing in the wording (emphasis added).
Learning Activity
Colonialist policies continue to subject First Nations, Métis and Inuit people to inferior support and services for basic life needs. Indigenous peoples in Canada continue to have the lowest levels of education, health, housing, social capital, and economic opportunities, just to name a few discrepancies.