Replace traditional governing and decision-making systems with simple majority-elected, all-male band councils Ban cultural events such as the potlatch Limit the Indigenous land base from vast traditional territories to small reserves Eliminate economic development by prohibiting Indians from selling land, agricultural goods, or farm animals Prohibit Indians from investing moneys earned by their communities Prevent, until recently (1960), Indians from voting provincially or federally Limit the ability of Indians to leave the reserve (written permission authorized by an Indian agent was
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