Indian settlement facts for kids
An Indian settlement is a special area in Canada. The Canadian government keeps track of these areas for counting people, which is called a census.
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What is an Indian Settlement?
An Indian settlement is a place where at least 10 people who are identified as Status Indian or non-status Indian live. These people live there most of the time. The government uses these areas to help count how many people live in different parts of Canada.
Who Lives There?
People who live in these settlements are often Indigenous people. The terms "Status Indian" and "non-Status Indian" are ways the Canadian government identifies people of Indigenous heritage. These terms are part of laws and records.
Where Are They Located?
Indian settlements are usually found on Crown land. This means the land is owned by the federal or provincial government. Unlike Indian reserves, these areas have not been officially set aside for a specific Indigenous group or "band" to use.
How Are They Different from Reserves?
The main difference between an Indian settlement and an Indian reserve is how the land is used. Reserves are lands that the government has officially set aside for the use and benefit of an Indian band. Settlements are on government-owned land but are not formally set aside for a band.
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