It is a research paper that asserts an argumentative thesis statement in respons

It is a research paper that asserts an argumentative thesis statement in response to an empirical research question in Canadian political science. Submissions should include a minimum of 5-7 scholarly sources. Additional non-academic sources may be used as supplementary material but will not count towards the minimal requirement of 5 -7 academic sources. The goal is to provide a clear and concise response to the chosen research question, backed by rational consideration of available evidence. Begin your paper with a research question and an argumentative thesis statement. Include a substantive title and a complete bibliography page. Number your pages. Chicago Author-Date Citation style is preferred (submission must include page numbers for in-text citations). 
Research question: What impact has the Indian Act had on inequalities between Indigenous and Non-Indigenous Canadians?