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During the first world war, between 4000 and 6000 indigenous Canadians served in the military. They are denied veterans' benefits upon their return, despite the fact that many of them have received military decorations, such as Francis Pegahmagabow, whose medals are seen above.

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When the men left to go fight in war, the women did as much as they could to help back at home. Their patriotic organization was called Six Nations Women's Patriotic League (SNWPL). The women in the SNWPL would make handmade items and they would send it to the men in the war. Some items they produced were knitted socks, sweaters, mufflers and bandages.

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When all of the men from the First Nations went to battle. Many indigenous groups staged fundraisers, contributed clothing, food, and other items, and purchased victory bonds. Several towns established their own red cross and patriotic organisations to gather cash, and by the conclusion of the war, they had raised over $45,000 for war relief. The news began to take an interest in the indigenous peoples and began to use their names.

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The league of indians was formed in 1919 to not only give the indigenous a voice/opinion but to also advocate for better living conditions, protect and practice their religion, also work towards better healthcare, education programs, better financial aid, and the league wanted to gain control over their reserve areas. The league of Indians was harassed by the government, disunifying (breaking up) indiginous groups and police surveillance.

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Residential Schools Become Mandatory- APRIL 01, 1920

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Residential Schools Become Mandatory- APRIL 01, 1920

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Duncan Campbell Scott, Deputy Superintendent General of Indian Affairs, mandates residential school attendance for all First Nations children aged 7 to 16. This policy was also implemented in a non-uniform manner to Métis and Inuit youngsters.

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Indian Act Amendment Allows for Forced Enfranchisement of Status Indians- FEBRUARY 26, 1920

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Indian Act Amendment Allows for Forced Enfranchisement of Status Indians- FEBRUARY 26, 1920

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The Indian Act is changed to enable for the compulsory enfranchisement of First Nations peoples that the government believes should be taken from band lists. The most frequent legal procedure by which First Nations peoples lost their Indian status under the Indian Act was enfranchisement.

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Indigenous People Cede Mackenzie- JUNE 27, 1921

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Indigenous People Cede Mackenzie- JUNE 27, 1921

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Slave, Dogrib, Hare, Loucheux and other bands ceded the Mackenzie River region of the Northwest Territories to the federal government.

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The Story of a National Crime Published- JANUARY 01, 1922

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The Story of a National Crime Published- JANUARY 01, 1922

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The Story of a National Crime, by Dr. Peter Henderson Bryce, exposes the Canadian government's suppression of information about Indigenous peoples' health. Duncan Campbell Scott and the Ministry of Indian Affairs, according to Bryce, ignored Indigenous health needs and showed a "criminal contempt for treaty obligations."

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Status Indian WWI Veterans Granted Right to Vote- JANUARY 01, 1924

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Status Indian WWI Veterans Granted Right to Vote- JANUARY 01, 1924

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Male Status Indian veterans of the First World War gain the right to vote in federal elections without losing their status and treaty rights.

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Complaints over Inuit not having traditional Christian names erupt, signalling the start of decades of government labelling efforts aimed at making census data collection easier and joining federal control in the North. Metal discs with ID numbers and Project Surname are two of the unsuccessful efforts.