1. The Land Of Yesterday

2. The Constitution Act 1791
The Constitution Act was an act passed by British Parliament which divided New France into 2 new colonies
Upper Canada = Ontario
Lower Canada = Quebec

4. Big Shocker….Sarcasm!
First Nations were not consulted or even considered in the making of the Constitutional Act of 1791
Another example of ignoring First Nations land claims and territorial right
Why would this be a problem?

5. European vs Aboriginal Views on Land Ownership
Property was the ownership of individuals
Created artificial/ political boundaries using fences and boarders that did not follow natural patterns
The land is shared and owned by the community
Followed natural boundaries rather than artificial boundaries
Coexisting with the land

6. Taking Advantage
Colonial governments and land developers were quick to take advantage of this difference in attitude
How?
To Europeans, land that had not been surveyed or did not legally belong to anyone was considered free land waiting to be taken
First Nations were left with a fraction of their former territory, loss of resources, and loss of their way of life

7. Colonial Growth Came at the Expense of First Nations
The Fur Trade and the creation of Canada was only possible because of the contributions of First Nations
Yet it was at the expense of First Nations:
Died from disease brought by Europeans
Starved after losing land or traditional food sources
Forced of their lands for European settlement
Loss of traditional way of life and hunting grounds

8. Populations of the New Colonies
Lower Canada
Upper Canada
Was New France
French Speaking culture
Catholic religion
French Civil Law
Chateau Clique controlled the government
Becomes Quebec
English speaking
Protestant Religion
British laws and institutions
Loyalists
Family Compact controlled the government
Becomes Ontario