DISCRIMINATION IN TERMS OF INDIAN REGISTRATION

DISCRIMINATION IN TERMS OF INDIAN REGISTRATION

The Abenakis of Odanak and Wôlinak have decided to take legal action against the discriminatory aspects that still exist in the Indian Act following the adoption of Bill C-31 in 1985. The aim is to promote the equality of all Abenaki people with regard to access to Indian status and to promote unity and cohesion within Abenaki communities