1911 - April 10th - Bill 177 is introduced into the House of Commons and passed in 1911. It is an Act to amend the Indian Act which would state; "an Indian Reserve which adjoins or is situated wholly or partly within an incorporated town or city having a population of not less than 8,000 people, and which reserve has not been surrendered or released by the Indians, The Governor in Council may, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent general, refer the matter to the judge of the Exchequer Court of Canada……"