Duncan Campbell Scott

Duncan Campbell Scott was a Canadian government official, primarily known for his role in the early 20th century. He served as the Deputy Superintendent of the Department of Indian Affairs and later as Commissioner of Indian Affairs. Scott is notably associated with policies aimed at assimilating Indigenous peoples, including the displacement of Indigenous communities and the forced removal of children to residential schools. His efforts contributed to significant cultural and social disruption for Indigenous communities in Canada. While he was influential in shaping government policies, these actions are now recognized as harmful and have had lasting negative impacts on Indigenous populations.