Senators vote to end the second-generation cutoff for ‘status Indians’
Senators vote to end the second-generation cutoff for ‘status Indians’
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A Senate committee voted ten to one to amend to the government’s Bill S-2, and implement a one-parent rule for 'status Indians'
A Senate committee has voted ten to one to pass sweeping amendments to the government’s Bill S-2, ending what’s known as the second generation cut-off and implementing a one-parent rule, that allows anyone with status under the Indian Act to pass their legal identity and rights on to their children.