DCHP-3

Indian agent

DCHP-1 (pre-1967)

Entry from the DCHP-1 (pre-1967)

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an official representing the Indian Affairs Branch of the federal government in its dealings with and responsibilities toward the Indians in a certain agency, reserve, or district.

Quotations

1789
Board adjourned until the arrival of Alex. McKee, the Indian agent from the Ottawa River, in order to consult respecting the intended purchase of a Tract from the natives on the east side of the Streight.
1881
The Indian Agent is establishing soup kitchens at Victoria, Saddle Lake, White Fish Lake and Lac La Biche.
1965
In the past the Indian agent directed the reserve's business.