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When Canada was formed in 1867, the government introduced laws that tried to erase the cultures and ways of life of Indigenous Peoples. Only in recent years have governments recognized how their actions hurt First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Peoples. Canadians are continuing a [https://nctr.ca/ process of reconciliation] with these injustices.
When Canada was formed in 1867, the government introduced laws that tried to erase the cultures and ways of life of Indigenous Peoples. Only in recent years have governments recognized how their actions hurt First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Peoples. Canadians are continuing a [https://nctr.ca/ process of reconciliation] with these injustices.


===Canada's <span class="noglossary">constitution</span>===
===Canada's constitution===
Canada has a '''constitution'''. It sets out the powers of the government and the rights of the people. It says how we want to govern ourselves and structure our society.  
Canada has a '''constitution'''. It sets out the powers of the government and the rights of the people. It says how we want to govern ourselves and structure our society.  


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