DCHP-3

Indian Department

Hist.
DCHP-1 (pre-1967)

Entry from the DCHP-1 (pre-1967)

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the government agency responsible for relations with Indians (now the Indian Affairs Branch).

Quotations

1775
We cannot help recommending the behaviour of Mr. Johnson and Mr. Butler of the Indian department. . . .
1812
Colonel Elliot and Major McKee and the Officers of the Indian Department, are entitled to his best thanks for their judicious management of the Indians.
1956
Making up the personnel of the government party would be the Paying Agent, a clerk appointed by the Indian Department, a doctor, and a cook.