1891- Report from Indian Agent Rev. R. McDonald, Pictou County

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Author: Rev. Roderick McDonald (Indian Agent)
Addressee: Edward Dewdney (Superintendent General of Indian Affairs)
Date Created
1891-10-01
Resource Type
Text
Genre
Annual Report
Physical Form
text
Extent
1 item
Subject
Agriculture
Resources
fishing
wage labour
Religion
health
St. Anne's Day
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Abstract
Annual Report from Indian Agent Roderick McDonald. Referenced various aspects of life at Fishers Grant Reserve, including a lessening of amount of wigwams for housing, a reduction in "begging," wage labour, manufacturing, agriculture, and St. Anne's Day on Indian Island.
Origin Place Name
Pictou, NS
Origin Country
Canada
Language Code
eng
Institution Url
https://www.bac-lac.gc.ca/eng/discover/aboriginal-heritage/first-nations/indian…