Report by the Governor on a Visit to the Micmac Indians at Bay d'Espoir Colonial Reports, Miscellaneous. No. 54. Newfoundland

"Report by the Governor on a Visit to the Micmac Indians at Bay d'Espoir" by William MacGregor is a historical record that recounts a governor's journey to a Micmac settlement in Newfoundland during the colonial era. It presents a snapshot of the Micmac people's lives, focusing on their reliance on hunting and trapping, their limited farming, and the difficulties they faced due to scarce resources and the arrival of European settlers. The author points out the poor living and educational standards while observing the population identifies as Catholic, and the report serves as a call to action, urging colonial authorities to improve the Micmacs' well-being by offering better education, protecting their lands, and fostering community growth in a rapidly changing world.