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Gabriel Dumont: Métis Leader on the Prairies

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Traveled on the buffalo hunt and learned from hunters on the open prairie.
Served his community—as hunt captain, ferry operator, farmer, trader, and council voice.
Born at the Red River Settlement (1837).
Later left the prairies for a time, then returned to live near Batoche again.
In 1885, stood with communities asking to be treated fairly when people felt unheard.
During the conflicts of 1885, people ran dangerously short of supplies.

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