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Métis
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The list Métis includes
Cuthbert Grant, Chica da Silva, Mixed-blood, Pemmican War and North American fur trade.
The list consists of 9 members
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Cuthbert Grant
Métis leader
Overview: Cuthbert Grant (1793 – July 15, 1854) was a prominent Métis leader of the early 19th century. His father was also called Cuthbert Grant.Date of birth: 1793Date of death: 15 July 1854Age: 61 (age at death)Nationality: CanadianOccupation: Politician
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Chica da Silva
Brazilian, Business
Overview: Francisca da Silva de Oliveira (c.–1796), known in history by the name Chica da Silva and whose romanticized version/character is also known by the spelling Xica da Silva, was a Brazilian woman who became ...Date of birth: 1732Date of death: 1796Age: 63 (age at death)Nationality: BrazilianOccupation: BusinessGender: Female 0
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Mixed-blood
Individuals of mixed European and Native American ancestryOverview: The term mixed-blood in the United States and Canada has historically been described as people of multiracial backgrounds, in particular mixed European and Native American ancestry. Today, the term is ... 0
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North American fur trade
Aspect of the international fur trade
Overview: The North American fur trade was the industry and activities related to the acquisition, trade, exchange, and sale of animal furs in North America. Aboriginal peoples in Canada and Native Americans in ... 0
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Overview: In January 1814 Governor Miles MacDonell, appointed by Thomas Douglas, 5th Earl of Selkirk issued to the inhabitants of the Red River area a proclamation which became known as the Pemmican Proclamation ... 0
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Mackinac Island
Island in Michigan
Overview: Mackinac Island ( MAK-in-aw) is an island and resort area, covering 4.35 square miles (11.3 km) in land area, in the U.S. state of Michigan. It is located in Lake Huron, at the eastern end of the Straits ... 0
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North West Company
Historical fur-trading company
Overview: The North West Company was a fur trading business headquartered in Montreal from 1779 to 1821. It competed with increasing success against the Hudson's Bay Company in what is present-day Western Canada ... 0
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Pemmican War
Conflict between the Hudson's Bay Company and North West Company from 1812 to 1821
Overview: The Pemmican War was a series of armed confrontations during the North American fur trade between the Hudson's Bay Company (HBC) and the North West Company (NWC) in the years following the establishment ... 0
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Métis
Indigenous ethnic group of Canada and the United States
Overview: The Métis () are members of ethnic groups native to Canada and parts of the United States that trace their descent to both indigenous North Americans and European settlers. Originally the term applied ... 0
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