- Queen's University Archives
- Algonquins of Golden Lake Claim collection
- Primary Documents PD642-PD680
- Affidavit of Samuel Aissance, Christian Island Reserve
Affidavit of Samuel Aissance, Christian Island Reserve
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- Held by
- Queen's University Archives via Queen's University Archives
- Dates
- 11 Mar 1912 (indexed as 1912)
- 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. Rarna and Georgina Island. Describes lands which comprised his father's hunting limit as extending to Moose Deer Point. Gives his testimony re hunting these lands with his father in 1838 and later inheriting them with his brothers. States he is now 90 years old and he hunted these lands for 50 years in succession. Tells where he sold his furs.
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- Language
- English
- Harvested
- 2026-10-18T11:46:29Z · source datestamp 2025-07-14T19:19:12Z · ead