Pierre Dorion Interview

Abstract provided by the Gabriel Dumont Institute: "Pierre was interviewed in Cumberland House, Saskatchewan. Pierre Dorion is a resident of Cumberland House and was a young boy when Jim Brady was living in that community from 1948-1951. He recalls Brady and his activities in the community including his efforts to get people jobs, his attempt to get a Métis Society established, the formation of an informal village council, etc. Pierre discusses hunting, trapping, and fishing regulations and techniques, work and education." ------------------- Keywords: Employment, Government Funding, Local Governance, Land use (Subsistence Patterns), Family Allowance