Through The Mackenzie Basin A Narrative Of The Athabasca And Pe

Chapter 4

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The Half-Breed Scrip Commission

The half-breeds collect at Lesser Slave Lake--They decide upon cash, scrip or nothing--Honesty of the half-breeds and Indians--Ease of parturition amongst their women--Cree family names and their significance--Catherine Bisson--Native traits--The mongrel dog--Gambling and dancing--The "Red River jig".