"The land where happiness dwells," in British Columbia was sold in 1945 to the Department of Indian Affairs at the instigation of the Indian agent.

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The phrase "the land where happiness dwells" refers to the area in British Columbia that was indeed sold in 1945 to the Department of Indian Affairs, largely due to the actions and influence of the Indian agent at the time. This event is part of the broader historical context of land transactions involving Indigenous lands in Canada, which were often facilitated under pressure or through unfair practices.

"The Land Where Happiness Dwells," in British Columbia Was Sold