- Queen's University Archives
- Algonquins of Golden Lake Claim collection
- Primary Documents PD607-PD641
- Affidavit of Joe Cousin of the Rama Reserve
Affidavit of Joe Cousin 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 Drag Lake, Crooked Lake, Obushkong Lake, Maple Lake, Gull Lake with Burnt River as the northeast boundary. Gives his testimony re hunting these lands with his father in 1851 and later inheriting them along with his brother. States he is now 85 years old and he hunted these lands for 20 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
- Harvested
- 2026-10-18T11:46:29Z · source datestamp 2025-07-14T19:19:11Z · ead