Mattagami was left
on the morning of July 9, and Biscotasing reached on the evening of the
11th. The party left on the afternoon of the 12th for Flying Post and
arrived there about eleven on the morning of the 15th (Sunday). The
Indians at Flying Post, although small of stature, are lively and
energetic, and the journey from Biscotasing to Flying Post and return was
rendered enjoyable by the cheerfulness with which they undertook all
tasks, and the quickness with which they accomplished the journey. The
Indians were assembled on the morning of the 16th, and the terms of the
treaty were fully explained through Mr. A. J. McLeod, Hudson's Bay
Company's officer, who acted as interpreter. Isaac, one of the leading
Indians, speaking for the band, said that they thankfully accepted the
benefits offered by the treaty and were willing to observe its provisions.
The treaty was, therefore, duly signed and witnesses. The Indians also
signified their desire regarding the position of the reserve to be
allotted to them, and their choice, as indicated in the schedule is
recommended for approval.
Albert Black Ice was unanimously elected as
chief of the band, and at the feast which was held in the evening, the
usual presentation of a flag and a copy of the treaty was made. The return
journey to Biscotasing was begun on the morning of July 17, and that place
was reached on the afternoon of the l9th. On the morning of the 20th
payments were made to the Indians of Flying Post and Mattagami residing at
Biscotasing.
The work of the
commission was facilitated by the assistance of Mr. J. E. T. Armstrong,
who is in charge of the Hudson's Bay Company's store at that place, and
who is thoroughly familiar with the Indians. The considerable Indian
population at this point is made up of stragglers from the Spanish River
band of the Robinson Treaty, and from Flying Post and Mattagami. They make
their living by acting as guides and canoeists for sportsmen, and
occasionally work in the mills. Their children have the advantage of
attendance at a day school to which the department has been able to give
some financial assistance, and also the benefit of mingling on terms of
educational equality with white children.
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1905 |
Start of Journey, Dinorwic
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Osnaburg
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Fort Hope |
Marten Falls
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English River
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Fort Albany
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Moose Factory
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New Post
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End of Journey, Ottawa
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1906 |
Start of Journey, Ottawa
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Abitibi
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Matachewan
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Mattagami
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Flying Post
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Ojibeways of Chapleau
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Moose Factory Crees-Chapleau
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New Brunswick House
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Long Lake
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End of Journey, Heron Bay
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Women, child and their pets,
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At the Flying Post.
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Two old men, Flying Post.
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Women & children, Flying Post.
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Young boy, Flying Post.
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