- Queen's University Archives
- Algonquins of Golden Lake Claim collection
- Primary Documents PD607-PD641
- Affidavit of James B. Nanigishkung of the Rama Reserve
Affidavit of James B. Nanigishkung of the Rama Reserve
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- Dates
- 13 Sep 1911 (indexed as 1911)
- Level
- item
- Extent
- 1 item of textual record
- Scope & content
- Affidavit: re claim for compensation for unceded 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. Describes lands which comprised his father's hunting limit as being located at Island Lake, Canoe Lake, Little Joe Lake, Peters Lake with the Muskoka River being the northeast boundary. Gives his testimony re hunting these lands with his father in 1862 and later inheriting them. States he is now 76 years old and he hunted these lands for 15 years in succession. Describes his hunting routes and landmarks, telling where he sold his furs. Describes the boundary between the Mississaugas and his Band.
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- Language
- English
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- 2026-10-18T11:46:29Z · source datestamp 2025-07-14T19:19:11Z · ead