- Queen's University Archives
- Algonquins of Golden Lake Claim collection
- Primary Documents PD1129-PD1178
- Hugh Conn, Fur Supervisor, Quebec to D.J. Allan, Superintendent, Reserves and Trusts, Indian Affairs Branch
Hugh Conn, Fur Supervisor, Quebec to D.J. Allan, Superintendent, Reserves and Trusts, Indian Affairs Branch
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- Dates
- 05 Feb 1942 (indexed as 1942)
- Level
- item
- Extent
- 1 item of textual record
- Scope & content
- Memorandum: giving advice concerning licensing of Indians to trap in Que. Stating that statement of Mr. Richard regarding buyers unable to account for beaver skins in their possession saying that they obtained them from Indians is true, and that this gives Indians bad reputation while buyers get off easily. In order to remedy situation, recommends that whites be issued licenses only from local wardens who can assure that he knows the purchaser personally, and that the licenses be made of durable material with spaces on back to enter purchases. Also outlining encroachment of white trappers on Indians' trapping grounds and recommending that deftnite territories be allocated to both Indians and Whites. Stating that trappers in Ont. must work under this system. Further recommending that Indians pay only $1.00 for trapping license fees.
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- Language
- English
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