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DCHP-1 (pre-1967)

Entry from the DCHP-1 (pre-1967)

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among Indians, a building in which leaders meet to discuss matters of importance to the band.

Quotations

1798

The day was spent with the greatest conviviality, and finished with several Indian dances at the council house.

1959

Six Nations Indians vote today at their council house in Ohsweken to decide whether or not they want the right to buy liquor, beer and wine for consumption in their homes.

1965

Here, Sir John A. Macdonald . . . is honoured by the Six Nations Indians in a ceremony at the Brantford Council House.