Report by the Governor on a Visit to the Micmac Indians at Bay d'Espoir
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Author | MacGregor, William, 1846-1919 |
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LoC No. | 09010332 |
Title |
Report by the Governor on a Visit to the Micmac Indians at Bay d'Espoir Colonial Reports, Miscellaneous. No. 54. Newfoundland |
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Summary | "Report by the Governor on a Visit to the Micmac Indians at Bay d'Espoir" by William MacGregor is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book documents the Governor's visit to the Micmac Indian settlement at Bay d'Espoir in Newfoundland. It likely explores the socio-economic conditions, lifestyle, and cultural aspects of the Micmac community, highlighting their struggles and needs within the context of colonial governance. In this report, MacGregor provides a detailed description of the Micmac settlement, noting its geographical features and the lifestyle of its residents, who predominantly survive as hunters and trappers. He discusses the limitations of their agricultural practices, the lack of resources, and the encroachment of European settlers on their traditional lands. The Governor highlights the need for improvements in education and living conditions for the Micmacs, whose population is primarily Roman Catholic and shows potential for development if given the right support. The report aims to inform the governing authorities about the plight of the Micmacs and advocates for measures that could uplift their community amid the changing socio-political landscape of Newfoundland. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
Language | English |
LoC Class | F1001: North America local history: Canada |
Subject | Micmac Indians |
Category | Text |
EBook-No. | 19144 |
Release Date | Aug 29, 2006 |
Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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