Cuthbert
Grant- Metis Leader at the Battle
of Seven Oaks.
1793-1854
Like other
young Metis, Cuthbert loved the fur trade passion
He became a
free trader promoting the beaver pelt fashion.
Freedom of
trade he sought for the Metis pemmican and furs
A monopoly
was counter productive to honest entrepreneurs.
1816-
Cuthbert waged battle against HBC and Gov. Semple
The Battle
of Seven Oaks took several years to engrapple.
Peace
re-established- he became �Warden of the Plains.�
His
maintained the status quo- quarrelers must refrain.
In 1839 he became a Counsellor of Assiniboia- his style
-Next a
Magistrate to make his years seem worthwhile.
His effort
to maintain peace won him respect and more
A plaque
hung at the Francois-Xavier Town Office d�cor.
Written By Carol
Howard Vulliamy- 2009
Resource;
Person of National Historic Significance Online
