DCHP-3

Indian reserve

DCHP-1 (pre-1967)

Entry from the DCHP-1 (pre-1967)

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a tract of land set aside by the government for the exclusive use of a band of Indians, usually by treaty.

Quotations

1792
Every farm of good land, in that part of the Country, is comprehended within the Indian reserve.
1859
If the Victoria bridge remains, and the Indian reserve sold for town lots to the highest bidders, not less than three hundred thousand dollars would be added to the colonial revenue.
1958
Through his efforts, conditions on the two Indian reserves have improved greatly.