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150 years of the Indian Act

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April 13, 2026

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April 12 marks 150 years since the Indian Act was established in Canada. In Alberta, the anniversary falls as First Nations groups are pushing to shut down a petition to separate from Canada — something they call another attack against their treaty rights. Emily Fitzpatrick has more.

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