Collection search - Scrip affidavit for Goulet, Pierre, concerning the claims of his children: Pierre Goulet, born: 15 September 1863; Louise Goulet, born: 5 February 1866; Madeleine Goulet, born: 4 December 1867; Florine Goulet, born: 8 May 1870 = Demande de certificat pour Goulet, Pierre, concernant les réclamations de ses enfants Pierre Goulet, né(e): le 15 septembre 1863; Louise Goulet, né(e): le 5 février 1866; Madeleine Goulet, né(e): le 4 décembre 1867; Florine Goulet, né(e): le 8 mai 1870

Scrip was a certificate issued by the Department of the Interior which indicated the right of the holder to receive payment later in the form of money or land. The federal government distributed scrip to the Métis in exchange for their land rights, as a method of extinguishing their Aboriginal title to the land. The federal government also used scrip to distribute land to white settlers, including Original White Settlers, soldiers, and police who fought in the North West Resistance of 1885 (or North West Rebellion of 1885).