Henderson (2020) writes, "Through the Department of Indian Affairs and its Indian agents, the Indian Act gave the government sweeping powers with regards to First Nations ... [with the ultimate goal of] assimilation into Euro-Canadian society. The Act ... has enabled trauma, human rights violations and social and cultural disruption for generations of Indigenous People [in Canada]."

In what specific 'legal' ways did the Canadian government, through the Indian Act, attempt to destroy the identities of First Nations in Canada in an attempt to assimilate them into Euro-Canadian society? Identify and explain at least three different ways, providing relevant examples.

Responses require a minimum of three single-spaced (3) paragraphs, with each paragraph consisting of a minimum of five (5) to six (6) full sentences. Point form is not accepted and will not be graded. Plagiarized responses receive a reduced or a zero mark.