1897- Indian Agent Rev. McDonald reported on Mi'kmaw Labour in construction of Church at Maligomish

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Author: Rev. Roderick McDonald, Indian Agent
Addressee: Hayter Reed, Deputy Superintendent General Indian Affairs
Date Created
1897-08-15
Resource Type
Text
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Subject
Church
Religion
Work
labour
horses
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Abstract
This letter described several expenditures for building the church, and also discussed wages and "gratis" labour of Mi'kmaw workers. The letter also outlined how Mi'kmaq provided their horses to help build the church.
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eng
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https://heritage.canadiana.ca/view/oocihm.lac_reel_c8015/1511