Ernest L. Debassigae 3
Date
1984-02-17
Authors
Debassigae, Ernest
Snowsill, Tony
Welsh, Christine
Journal Title
Journal ISSN
Volume Title
Publisher
Canadian Plains Research Centre
Abstract
An interview with Ernest Debassigae who recounts the history of the Manitoulin Island Indians and problems with Indian agents. Transcribed by Joanne Greenwood.
Description
23 p. transcript of an interview with Ernest Debassigae conducted by Tony Snowsill and Christine Welsh on February 17, 1984. Tape number IH-OM.03B, transcript disc 78.
Keywords
Abuse of alcohol, Aftermath of the War of 1812, Band councils, Constitution, Department of Indian Affairs, Discrimination against Indigenous people, Government by Indigenous people, Governmental relations, Indian Act, Indian agents, Influence of missionaries, Land claims, Legislation, Paternalism, Permit system, Treaty of Manitoulin Island (1862), Unemployment, Wages, War of 1812, Work