Indian Brotherhood Research Paper

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In the opinions of some Canadians, the Red Ensign (see the middle picture above) was too much of a British symbol. They thought another symbol should represent modern Canada. However, many people also opposed the new flag that Pearson created because they thought he was being pressured by Quebec and that there should still be some British representation. Mostly, English Canadians preferred the Red Ensign while French Canadians desired another flag. So after many suggestions, they red and white design with a maple leaf that we have today was chosen. Then in 1965 it was raised for the first time on Parliament Hill. This flag debate ultimately separated Canadians more because it caused tensions between the English and French people in Canada. …show more content…
The National Indian Brotherhood represented Indigenous peoples living in Canada and was kept alive through provincially run organizations. During the general assembly of the Indian Brotherhood in 1982, the Assembly of First Nations was founded. This group focused on advocating for First Nations right to self-government in Canada’s constitution. They also wanted more recognition for Aboriginal rights. This separated Canadians because although conferences such as the Charlottetown Conference were held and the issues were discussed, huge changes weren’t made. This caused Aboriginal people to feel less content with the government and their fellow Canadians because they were not given equal rights. Relationships between federal, local and provincial authorities became strained and the governments remained unwilling to talk about self-government. Overall, this Assembly and its intentions were positive but its affect on Canada was not because it only drove different cultures and peoples apart by highlighting their differences in rights and raising arguments. It also left First Nations still angry because in the end they didn’t receive the rights and recognition they were fighting
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