- Queen's University Archives
- Algonquins of Golden Lake Claim collection
- Primary Documents PD681-PD738
- Life Chiefs - Joseph K. Gabriel, Louis River and Mitchell Martin of the Iroquois Indians of the Lake of Two Mountains, Oka, P.Q. to Arthur Meighen, Minister of the Interior
Life Chiefs - Joseph K. Gabriel, Louis River and Mitchell Martin of the Iroquois Indians of the Lake of Two Mountains, Oka, P.Q. to Arthur Meighen, Minister of the Interior
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- Held by
- Queen's University Archives via Queen's University Archives
- Dates
- 10 Nov 1919 (indexed as 1919)
- Level
- item
- Extent
- 1 item of textual record
- Scope & content
- Letter: states that, under French law, the French allowed that the Indians own the land ("this place"), and that the land was being marked (surveyed) so that the French would not encroach on Native territory and not to mark out area belonging to the Indians. Also commenting on Indians' relationship with Governor, and how latter recognized sincerity of peace declaration by "confederated tribes". Also declaring that the trade with British Indians to be free and open to all. Outlining provision in Royal Proclamation of 1763 that Indians to be protected and undisturbed in their hunting grounds. Further indicating that the Iroquois Indians had 'certain rules' and represented the 'influence of Lower Canada', and that the three tribes (St Regis, Lake of Two Mountains and Caughnawaga) are united in their belt. which represents the confederation. Explaining wampum belt. Asking that government cease troubling their men who are trying to earn living by trapping.
- Location
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- Language
- English
- Harvested
- 2026-10-18T11:46:29Z · source datestamp 2025-07-14T19:19:20Z · ead