- Queen's University Archives
- Algonquins of Golden Lake Claim collection
- Primary Documents PD607-PD641
- Affidavit of Joseph Yellowhead of the Rama Reserve
Affidavit of Joseph Yellowhead of the Rama Reserve
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- Queen's University Archives via Queen's University Archives
- Dates
- Sep 1911 (indexed as 1911)
- Level
- item
- Extent
- 1 item of textual record
- Scope & content
- Affidavit: re claim for compensation for m1ceded lands described as hunting ground lying north of line 45 to the height of land near Lake Nipissing, claimed by the Chippewas at Christian Island. Rama and Georgina Island. Gives his testimony re hunting the lands east to Oxtongue and Canoe Lakes with his father in 1848 and later inheriting them along with his brothers. States he hunted these lands for 15 years in succession. Describes his hunting routes and landmarks, telling where he sold his furs. This affidavit was not signed although the typewritten copy has a signature.
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- Language
- English
- Harvested
- 2026-10-18T11:46:29Z · source datestamp 2025-07-14T19:19:11Z · ead