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Canada passes the Gradual Enfranchisement Act.

1869

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The act establishes elective band councils. In addition, it grants the Superintendent General of Indian Affairs control over the status of First Nations people with the power to determine who is of good "moral character," and therefore able to receive certain benefits. This also marks the beginning of gender-based restrictions to status.