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Indian Population LargerRecent Surveys Show Steady IncreaseIn Last Few YearsContrary to the belief held by many people that the Indians are dying out, recent surveys point out that, not only are they not dying out, but the last few years have shown a slow and steady increase in the Indian population.The latest report of the Department of Indian Affairs shows that the Indians living in Canada number about 108,012, or 3,000 more than when the census was taken eight years ago.It has also been found in making a survey of the Indian schools that there are 15,300 children enrolled, while in 1916 there were about 13,000.The Indian of today, however, differs greatly from those who roamed the plains and hunted through the! forests in the past. In those days a pony, a little trading of furs for | which he received a scanty supply of flour, bacon, blankets and an occasional gun—and his wants were satisfied. Today he differs from his ancestors. He wants canned foods, phonographs, radio, outboard motors and all the other conveniences he sees the white man use.Many are very well educated. While they may have started in a reserve school, the records show that many are attending high schools and universities, some of whom even becomo citizens. Looking at the pictures of such graduates as they appear from time to time one realizes that it may not be such a far cry from a feather bonnet to a silk hat.— Regina (Evening) Leader-Post.
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Peace River Northern Gazette
Peace River, Alberta, CA
Fri, Aug 25, 1933
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