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James Isbister, English Métis leader

A portrait of James Isbister, taken before 1915.
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James Isbister (1833–1915), an English Métis leader, founded the Isbister Métis settlement at Prince Albert, where he and Margaret Bear began farming in 1862. He helped unite English and French Métis in seeking recognition of their land rights, and in 1884 was one of four delegates who travelled to Montana to invite Louis Riel to lead the Métis protest movement.

Scope & context

His leadership as recognized in his designation; he did not take part in the 1885 Resistance (see CA-K104).

Sources behind this record

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James Isbister (1833-1915) National Historic Person ↗

Parks Canada

Historical importance; plaque text