1908- Annual Report of Indian Agent J.D. McLeod

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Titles 1908- Annual Report of Indian Agent J.D. McLeod:
Name John D. McLeod (Indiand Agent)
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Genre Annual Report
URL https://www.bac-lac.gc.ca/eng/discover/aboriginal-heritage/first-nations/indian-affairs-annual-reports/Pages/item.aspx?IdNumber=
Abstract Annual Report from Rev. J.D. McLeod. Report gave information on various aspects of life at Fisher's Grant, such as Census data, health, work, housing, and education.
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Note MICMACS OF PICTOU COUNTY, NEW GLASGOW, June 3, 1908. FRANK PEDLEY, Esq., Deputy Supt. General of Indian Affairs, Ottawa. SIR, - I have the honour to submit my annual report and statistical statement for the fiscal year ended March 31, 1908. Reserve. - There are two reserves, Fisher's Grant reserve has an area of 200 acres. The other reserve is a small island near the settlement of Merigonish. Population. - The present population is 172, being an increase of 2 since last year. There were 7 births during the year. Health and Sanitation. - There has not been any epidemic disease. There has been one death from consumption, and one from pneumonia. Three infants died. These Indians understand how tuberculosis is communicated and are more careful their houses and yards are kept clean. Their dwellings are not as large as desirable. Several sick persons were sent for treatment to Aberdeen hospital, New Glasgow, where it was well-nigh impossible to do anything for them at home. Complete recoveries were made, except in one case, which is still under treatment. The humane generosity of the department in securing for these persons first-class medical treatment and nursing must make a profound impression. Occupations. - The avocations of these Indians are farming, fishing, coopering, making baskets, pick-handles, and from time to time hiring out as labourers. Stock. - They have several horses at Fisher's Grant reserve. They keep no cows or swine. Farm Implements. - They have a few ploughs and harrows, one cultivator and two carts. Education. - There is a good school at Fisher's Grant reserve. A very competent teacher is employed. The attendance is fair and good progress is made. Characteristics and Progress. - They are peaceful and law-abiding, scrupulously honest, and show great kindness towards the sick and destitute among them. Temperance and Morality. - The Indians, with very few exceptions, are strictly temperate and profoundly religious. I have, & c., J.D. McLEOD, Indian Agent.
Note Annual Report of the Department of Indian Affairs for the Year Ended March 31 1908 (Ottawa:S.E. Dawson, Printer to the King's Most Excellent Majesty, 1908), 68.