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MICMACS OF PICTOU COUNTY, NEW GLASGOW, May 16, 1911.
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, 1911. Tribe. - All the Indians of this agency are Micmacs.
Reserve. - The Indians of this agency have two reserves. The larger reserve is situated at Fisher Grant near the mouth of the harbour of Pictou. It has an area of 200 acres. A tract of wooded land in the neighbourhood was acquired during the year to supply fuel for the Indians. The other reserve, known as Chapel Island, at Merigomish harbour, is frequented by a few families during the summer months, to which place the Indians make their annual pilgrimage on July 26, St. Ann's festival.
Population. - This agency has at present a population of 161; 13 Indians left during the past year.
Health and Sanitation. - The health of the Indians in general has been good. Consumption has been the cause of death in persons of adult age. It will not likely be so common in future with the improved knowledge and care.
Occupations. - These Indians cultivate their land more extensively than formerly. They fish, make baskets, moccasins, tubs, pick-handles, and occasionally hire out as labourers.
Buildings. - There is a large well-built church on the Island reserve, and a school-house at the Fisher Grant reserve. The private dwellings are now nearly all frame buildings, rather small, however, for health or comfort.
Stock. - The Indians at Fisher Grant reserve own a few horses.
Farm Implements. - A few ploughs, harrows and wagons are owned by the Indians at Fisher Grant reserve.
Characteristics and Progress. - These Indians are as a rule quiet and inoffensive. They live for the day, seldom providing for a rainy day. Many of them, however, are industrious.
Temperance and Morality. - These Indians are with few exceptions temperate. They are to be considered, on the whole a religious and moral community.
Your obedient servant, J.D. MACLEOD, Indian Agent.
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