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Manager, St. Lawrence Sub-District, Hudson's Bay Company, Montreal to D.C. Scott, Deputy Superintendent General of Indian Affairs

item30 Jun 1928F2165-f48-817

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Dates
30 Jun 1928 (indexed as 1928)
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Letter: asking for ruling concerning provincial (Quebec) regulations re Indians, who depend on hunting for food supply. Stating that numerous licenses granted in prov. to clubs or individuals prevent Indians from hunting and often trapping, although Indians allowed to trap on leased lands. Further indicating that instances of complaints from clubs that Indians hunted in leased areas have increased. Arguing that hunting and fishing is means of survival for Indians, but white men can kill for sport Also asking what quantity of game and fish Natives allowed by Dominion laws, and whether provincial authorities are within their rights in denying game and fish "in excess of the laws applying to white men".
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