Examples Of Discrimination In Canada
Discrimination Towards Aboriginal People in Canada After WWI
First Nations people had optimistic hope for a unified future between the clashing cultures in Canada after participating in WWI. However, after fighting a gruesome battle, Aboriginal citizens did not see their social status improve as they were continually faced harassment due to their culture, inequity, and exploitation.
Foremost, one of the primary motives of the Canadian government when allowing Aboriginals to enlist was to assimilate them to Western culture. According to the ‘Why Enlist’ section of Collections Canada: Aboriginal Documentary Heritage, authoritative figures were convinced that once the Aboriginals enlisted in the war and experienced the “civilized” lifestyle, they would become accustomed to Canadian society. It is obvious that the government didn’t approve of Native lifestyles and wanted them to change their ways to conform to Canadian standards. The government saw WWI enlistment as a chance to allow the two cultures to interact and ultimately eliminate the Native way of life. This situation, similar to residential schools was another example of Aboriginal culture being suppressed …show more content…
Collections Canada: Aboriginal Documentary ‘Post-war Experiences’ states that Aboriginal soldiers remained at low economic status while many of their white comrades climbed the “ladder” with ease. As well, compensation that normal troops were gifted were far more than what First Nations soldiers received. Despite fighting relentlessly and protecting their country, Aboriginal soldiers were denied many benefits and rewards that a man in an identical situation but with a different skin than them would receive. First Nations were prevented from evolving socially as a community due to their heritage. Aboriginal soldiers were treated as subsidary counterparts in their own
First Nations people had optimistic hope for a unified future between the clashing cultures in Canada after participating in WWI. However, after fighting a gruesome battle, Aboriginal citizens did not see their social status improve as they were continually faced harassment due to their culture, inequity, and exploitation.
Foremost, one of the primary motives of the Canadian government when allowing Aboriginals to enlist was to assimilate them to Western culture. According to the ‘Why Enlist’ section of Collections Canada: Aboriginal Documentary Heritage, authoritative figures were convinced that once the Aboriginals enlisted in the war and experienced the “civilized” lifestyle, they would become accustomed to Canadian society. It is obvious that the government didn’t approve of Native lifestyles and wanted them to change their ways to conform to Canadian standards. The government saw WWI enlistment as a chance to allow the two cultures to interact and ultimately eliminate the Native way of life. This situation, similar to residential schools was another example of Aboriginal culture being suppressed …show more content…
Collections Canada: Aboriginal Documentary ‘Post-war Experiences’ states that Aboriginal soldiers remained at low economic status while many of their white comrades climbed the “ladder” with ease. As well, compensation that normal troops were gifted were far more than what First Nations soldiers received. Despite fighting relentlessly and protecting their country, Aboriginal soldiers were denied many benefits and rewards that a man in an identical situation but with a different skin than them would receive. First Nations were prevented from evolving socially as a community due to their heritage. Aboriginal soldiers were treated as subsidary counterparts in their own