Six Nations appeal to Netherlands

Appeal of the Six Nations Confederacy to the Netherlands to carry case to the League of Nations, undated. Source: League of Nations Archives, Geneva.

The Redman's Appeal for Justice, Six Nations pamphlet distributed in Britain; 6 Aug. 1923

"Mounties on guard at reservation to prevent fighting," Cleveland Plain Dealer, 6 Jan. 1924

"Mounties on guard at reservation to prevent fighting," Cleveland Plain Dealer, 6 Jan. 1924. Source: Library and Archives Canada, RG10, vol. 2284, file 57,149-1.

Cabinet orders dissolution of traditional Six Nations Council, 17 Sept. 1924

Privy Council minute, 17 Sept. 1924. Source: Library and Archives Canada, RG10, vol. 2284, file 57,149-1.

Scott replies to Indian agent, 8 April 1924

D.C. Scott to Cecil Morgan, Indian agent at Brantford, 8 April 1924. Source: Library and Archives Canada, RG10, vol. 2284, file 57,149-1.

Indian Agent in Brantford worried about Six Nations developments and appeal to British government

Indian agent, Brantford, Cecil Morgan to Duncan Campbell Scott, 4 April 1924. 

Source: Library and Archives Canada, RG10, vol. 2284, file 57,149-1.

British Foreign Office warns Panama

Foreign Office telegram for British representative in Panama, 4 March 1924. Source: Library and Archives Canada, RG10, vol. 2284, file 57,149-1.

"Chief refused hearing," One Big Union Bulletin, 27 Dec. 1923

"Chief refused hearing," One Big Union Bulletin, Winnipeg, 27 Dec. 1923. Source: Library and Archives Canada, RG10, vol. 2284, file 57,149-1.

Deskaheh appeal to Governor-General, 23 Nov. 1923

Deskaheh to Governor-General, 23 Nov. 1923. Source: Library and Archives Canada, RG10, vol. 2284, file 57,149-1.

Canadian delegation to League reports to Indian Affairs, 6 Oct. 1923

George P. Graham, minister of railways and canals and head of Canadian delegation to League annual Assembly, letter to Interior Minister Charles Stewart, 6 Oct. 1923. Source: Library and Archives Canada, RG10, vol. 2284, file 57,149-1.

British government warns Netherlands not to interfere, 30 Aug. 1923

Colonial Secretary Lord Devonshire to Governor-General of Canada, 30 Aug. 1923. Source: Library and Archives Canada, RG10, vol. 2284, file 57,149-1.

"Canada's Red Indians Appeal," British press clipping, 11 Aug. 1923

The Star (London) clip “Canada’s Red Indian Appeal ,” 11 Aug. 1923, Source: Library and Archives Canada, RG10, vol. 2284, file 57,149-1.

Scott lays out the Canadian government stance, 10 July 1923

D.C. Scott to P.C. Larkin, Canadian high commissioner in Britain, 10 July 1923. Source: Library and Archives Canada, RG10, vol. 2284, file 57,149-1.

British Foreign Office report on meeting with Dutch ambassador, 20 March 1923

Foreign Office to British Ambassador in the Netherlands, 20 march 1923. Source: Library and Archives Canada, RG10, vol. 2284, file 57,149-1.

D.C. Scott warns Deskaheh, 15 Feb. 1923

Duncan Campbell Scott to Deskaheh, 15 Feb. 1932. Source: Library and Archives Canada, RG10, vol. 2284, file 57,149-1.

Indian Affairs rejects Six Nations status claims, 5 Feb. 1923

D.C. Scott, Deputy Superintendent-General of Indian Affairs, to Sir Joseph Pope, Under-Secretary of State for External Affairs, 5 Feb. 1923.

Interior Minister Stewart confirms terms of agreement with Six Nations, 21 Dec. 1922

Stewart to Deskaheh, 21 Dec. 1921. Source: Library and Archives Canada, RG10, vol. 2284, file 57,149-1.

British embassy report on Deskaheh's meeting at Dutch embassy, 15 Dec. 1922

British Ambassador in USA, telegram to Foreign Office and Governor-General of Canada, 15 Dec. 1922. Source: Library and Archives Canada, RG10, vol. 2284, file 57,149-1.

Report on Six Nations Council meeting, 8 Dec. 1922

Asa Hill to Charles Stewart, 12 Dec. 1922. Source: Library and Archives Canada, RG10, vol. 2284, file 57,149-1.

Dekaheh on possible agreement with Canadian government, 12 Dec. 1922

Deskaheh to Stewart, 12 Dec. 1922. Source: Library and Archives Canada, RG10, vol. 2284, file 57,149-1 .