1884- Report from Indian Agent McDonald, Indian Agent Pictou County

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Author: Rev. Roderick McDonald (Indian Agent)
Date Created
1884-08-30
Resource Type
Text
Genre
letter
Physical Form
text
Extent
1 item
Subject
St. Anne's Day
wage labour
Work
Social Structure
Mining
Agriculture
Resources
Religion
education
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Abstract
Annual report sent to Department of Indian Affairs by Indian Agent McDonald. Discussed the "changes" that occurred in Pictou Landing during the last two decades. Stated that Mi'kmaq from this reserve work competitively in several occupations, including coopering, ship building, fishing, mining, agriculture, and carpentry. Also contains a thorough discussion of St. Anne's Day on Chapel Island.
Origin Place Name
Pictou, NS
Origin Country
Canada
Language Code
eng