Canada's foundation as a country is based upon the process of colonization. Through the use of Settler Colonialism in Canada the Indigenous peoples in Canada  went through forced removal , genocide as well as assimilation. Canada's history of assimilation is well documented through the 1800s to the 1990s. Settler colonialism in Canada was structured in a way that systematically targeted Indigenous peoples in order to privilege the settlers who came to Canada . The impact of colonization on Canada can be seen in its culture, history, politics, laws, and legislatures. The former colonies that existed having evolved into the Provinces that exist now. The current relationship of Indigenous peoples in Canada and the government is one that has been heavily defined by the effects of settler colonialism and Indigenous resistance  .
Settler colonialism in Canada is that process and the consequences of the progressive colonization of the lands of the Indigenous peoples in Canada already present at first contact. As colonization progressed, the Indigenous peoples, or First Nations, went through forced displacement , genocide as well as assimilation. The treaties signed between the Canadian Crown and the First Nations, many of which were designed to both allow settlement and protect the First Nations were often ignored in enforcement. Governments in Canada in many cases ignored or chose to deny the aboriginal title of the First Nations, first recognized in 1763. The traditional governance of many of the First Nations was replaced with government-imposed structures. Many of the Indigenous cultural practices were banned. First Nation's people status and rights were less than that of settlers . The impact of colonization on Canada can be seen in its culture, history, politics, laws, and legislatures. The former colonies that existed having evolved into the Provinces that exist now. The current relationship of Indigenous peoples in Canada and the government is one that has been heavily defined by the effects of settler colonialism and Indigenous resistance . Canadian Courts and recent governments have recognized much of the injustice, eliminating much of the discriminatory practices, however ongoing popular protests have shown that there is much left to be done .
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Canada's foundation as a country is based upon the process of colonization. Through the use of Settler Colonialism in Canada
Settler colonialism in Canada is that process and the consequences of the progressive colonization of the lands of
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already present at first contact. As colonization progressed, the Indigenous peoples, or First Nations,
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removal
displacement
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Canada's history of assimilation is well documented through the 1800s to the 1990s. Settler colonialism in Canada was structured in a way that systematically targeted Indigenous peoples in order to privilege the settlers who came to Canada
The treaties signed between the Canadian Crown and the First Nations, many of which were designed to both allow settlement and protect the First Nations were often ignored in enforcement. Governments in Canada in many cases ignored or chose to deny the aboriginal title of the First Nations, first recognized in 1763. The traditional governance of many of the First Nations was replaced with government-imposed structures. Many of the Indigenous cultural practices were banned. First Nation's people status and rights were less than that of settlers
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. Canadian Courts and recent governments have recognized much of the injustice, eliminating much of the discriminatory practices, however ongoing popular protests have shown that there is much left to be done