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- Algonquins of Golden Lake Claim collection
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- Newspaper article "indians of Province Promised Legislative Protection Against Invasion of the White Hunters", in Quebec Chronicle Telegraph, author unknown. Also: Newspaper article: "Protect Indians in North Quebec", in The Montreal Star, author unknown.
Newspaper article "indians of Province Promised Legislative Protection Against Invasion of the White Hunters", in Quebec Chronicle Telegraph, author unknown. Also: Newspaper article: "Protect Indians in North Quebec", in The Montreal Star, author unknown.
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- Dates
- 29 Sep 1927 (indexed as 1927)
- Level
- item
- Extent
- 1 item of textual record
- Scope & content
- Newspaper articles: informing that next session of Provincial Legislatme, legislation is to be put forward to meet the demand of the Indians of the north of the Province, as a result of a deputation of Indians from the St. Maurice River district last July who asked that area be set aside for only their use. Referring to complaints of Indians about encroachment of white hunters in their lands, leaving them without a means of livelihood. Stating that Indians concerned are Cree. Tetes de Boule, and Algonquins of the head of the St. Maurice River and the Vermillon River, and that those of Grand Lac Victoria to make a similar appeal. Also referring to practice of having family hunting grounds. Also indicating that Indians requesting area of about 90,000 square miles to be set apart. Informing that Que. Gov't intends to acquiesce with Indians' desire as much as possible because of revenue they bring in and in interest of justice to the Native race.
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- Language
- English
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