Each volume of the annual Journals and Proceedings of the House of Assembly of Nova Scotia includes an index. The relevant index references to 'Indians' and 'Indian Affairs' for the years 1818 to 1852 have been extracted and are listed below. The references lead primarily to petitions directed to the Indian Commissioners and to annual reports of the Commissioners, plus related appendices.
The appropriate microfilm retrieval numbers for these annual JHA volumes are 3528 (1800-1818), 3529 (1819-1832), 3530 (1832-1838), 3531 (1838-1842), 3532 (1843-1846), 3533 (1847-1849) and 3534 (1849-1852).
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One hundred fifty pounds granted and placed "for relief of the Indians of this province."
92
Twelve Resolutions of the House, including one hundred fifty pounds for "the relief of Indians," above.
95
Petition of "Michael Donney (Chief) and others, Indians of the Bras D'or Lake… praying aid to replace the fabric of a chapel" which had been by them erected and partially completed when it was destroyed by a violent gale of wind.
Referred to the Committee of Supply.
167
Thirty pounds granted to "assist the Indians in the erection of a chapel on Chapel Island in Bras D'or Lake."
182
Forty-five House Resolutions including thirty pounds for chapel, above.
Petition no. 69
From "Indians at Bras D'or Lake for aid to rebuild a chapel."
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