Summary
The wording of Section 149 of the Indian Act was changed to remove the phrase "in aboriginal costume" from the prohibition of Aboriginal participation in certain ceremonies and festivities.
Implications
Where as previously, Aboriginal people had been prohibited from participating in ceremonies and practicing certain forms of traditional culture, they were now also banned from participating in Euro-Canadian events, such as pageants and dances.
Sources
Indian and Northern Affairs Canada, Indian Acts and Amendments, 180.
Sub Event
Removal of Phrase "In Aboriginal Costume" from Section 149
Date
1933-00-00
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