Question

In 1980, Rita, a Cree woman, married Patrick, who had immigrated to Canada from Ireland. By law, under the Indian Act at that time, Rita lost her Indian status. In 1985, the Indian Act was amended to address gender discrimination, including ensuring that no woman lost her status through marriage to someone outside her band. What is this change in legislation called?

Answer 1

The change in legislation is known as Bill C-31, an amendment to the Indian Act in 1985, addressing gender discrimination and restoring status to Indigenous women who married outside their band.

Step-by-step explanation:

The change in legislation that ensured that no Indigenous woman lost her status through marriage to someone outside her band is known as Bill C-31, an amendment to the Indian Act in 1985. This amendment was part of an ongoing process to address gender discrimination and restore status to those who had lost it due to previous versions of the Indian Act.

The changes were driven by the advocacy of various Indigenous groups and feminists who fought for the equality of Indigenous women in Canada.