In 1980, Rita, a Cree woman, married Patrick, who had immigrated to Canada from Ireland.By law, under the Indian Act at that time, Rita lost her Indian status.In 1985, the Indian Act was amended to address gender discrimination, including ensuring that no woman lost her status through marriage to someone outside her band.What is this change in legislation called?

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The change in legislation that addressed gender discrimination and ensured that no woman lost her status through marriage to someone outside her band is called Bill C-31.

In 1980, Rita, a Cree Woman, Married Patrick, Who Had