Nova Scotia Archives
Mi'kmaw Teaching and Learning Resources
Circular of the Provincial Secretary's Office on Indian Affairs sent to members of the House regarding the management of Indian Affairs in NS. Notes that the Commissioner of Indian Affairs has resigned and no successor will be appointed. Instead, funds voted for the Mi'kmaq will be given to members to spend in their districts on a pro-rata basis.
Date: 1862
Retrieval no.: Commissioner of Public Records — Mi'kmaq and Government Relations series Nova Scotia Archives RG 1 volume 431 number 135
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- Why do you think the document was written
- Who do you think received the document?
- Who do you think this document was written for?
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- Do you think those were different impacts for different people?