Summary
In 1901, Indian Agent Thomas Aspdin proposed a land surrender to band membership, who told him they did not want to surrender any of their reserve. In 1904, the band requested the surrender of 5760 acres of land in exchange for the Department paying its debts from the purchase of a threshing outfit.
Result
In 1901, the band did not want to surrender any of their land, and Indian Affairs records depict the reserve favourably, noting their self-sufficiency. It is unknown why the band changed their mind three years later and agreed to surrender part of their reserve.
Sources
NA, RG 10, vol. 4001, file208590-1, letters of February 12 and 25; letter of December 16, 1904.
Date
1905-00-00
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