The Metis in British Columbia

The Métis in British Columbia From Fur Trade Outposts to Colony

…by the best selling author George Goulet and by his wife Terry Goulet

This book deals with the groundbreaking part that Métis people played in the history and development of early British Columbia. In the historical context of this book the Métis are the mixed-blood Children of the Fur Trade. Common factors that permeate this book are the Métis and the fur trade west of the Rocky Mountains in the Pacific Northwest.

This book is for you if…

you are a high school or university student, teacher or professor interested in or teaching about the Métis in British Columbia; or
you are a Métis who wants to know more about your own history, heritage and culture; or
you represent a Métis organization or community that wants to enrich your membership's knowledge of their history from the earliest days of exploration in British Columbia to becoming a colony 150 years ago; or
you want to discover information on the fur trade and the role that the unique indigenous Métis people played in British Columbia.

This book describes the role played by the Métis in:

historic exploration west of the Rocky Mountains
establishment of forts and settlements in the Pacific Northwest
expansion of the fur trade to the Pacific Ocean
the development of early commercial and economic enterprises

Notable events in which the Métis were involved, or that impacted their lives, that are in this book include:

country wives – marriage à la façon du pays – and their role in early British Columbia
the Kwah Incident that saved the life of James Douglas, the Father of British Columbia
the Red River Expedition to the disputed Oregon Country
the formation of a Provisional Government in Oregon
the Oregon Treaty of 1846 establishing the 49th parallel as the border in the Pacific Northwest
the 1849 designation of Vancouver Island as a Colony;
the formation of the first militia/police force in British Columbia, the mainly Métis Victoria Voltigeurs
the 1858 designation of the Colony of British Columbia
the 1866 unification of the Colonies of Vancouver Island and British Columbia
the 1871 entry of British Columbia into the Confederation of Canada

Notable Métis personalities in British Columbia history that have been profiled in this book are:

Amelia Connolly Douglas, First Lady of British Columbia and country wife of James Douglas
Joseph William McKay, founder of Nanaimo
Josette Legacé Work, Pioneer Métis Matriarch
Jean Baptiste Boucher (Waccan), multi-talented pioneer
Jane Klyne McDonald, leading lady of Fort Langley
Captain John Swanson, Master Mariner

Readers of The Métis in British Columbia – From Fur Trade Outposts to Colony will discover fascinating factual information on the contributions made by the Métis in the early exploration, building, and development of this Province. They will learn of how this unique aboriginal people played a notable role in the history of British Columbia.

This 216-page book contains specific reference sources at the end of each chapter, a bibliography, a list of important dates respecting the Métis in the early history of British Columbia, and an index.

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Praise for George and Terry Goulet's previous book The Metis – Memorable Events and Memorable Personalities

“This new book by George and Terry Goulet is one of the best comprehensive overviews available on Metis history. It's an excellent reference on all things Metis – easy to read and very well organised. The authors combine good narrative writing with historic detail. As an introduction to Metis history, or for those intent on finding out more about the origins of our people, this book is recommended.” – From a book review by Virginia Barter in Metis Voyageur (Fall, 2007)

“I urge any person who is Métis or interested in real Canadian History – buy, borrow or acquire by any means this book; in my opinion this book should be in every school library as a reference book.” – A Proud Métis, Richard Lucier-larson, Hand Hills Métis Correspondent

Praise for the authors' previous book The Trial of Louis Riel, Justice and Mercy Denied

“George Goulet … has brought polish and wisdom to the classic tale of Louis Riel.”
– Metis Voyageur

“The Trial of Louis Riel is an impressive new and essential guide to the Riel affair. This book offers readers a comprehensive understanding of the legal aspects of the case, which until now have been skimmed over by historians. The book also proves that Riel was the victim of the government of John A. Macdonald.” – Martin Bisaillon, M.A., Historian and Researcher

“Many thanks for your ground breaking work.” – David G. Doyle, Political Scientist and Author

“… your study of the Louis Riel trial … I have found it to be quite captivating.” – Hon. J. W. McLung, Justice of Appeal, Alberta

The Goulets' books are in numerous libraries across Canada including, in the case of the Riel book, the Supreme Court of Canada library.

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About the Authors

GEORGE GOULET is the best-selling author of these books on Canadian history:

The Trial of Louis Riel, Justice and Mercy Denied
The Metis – Memorable Events and Memorable Personalities
The Métis in British Columbia From Fur Trade Outposts to Colony
Louis Hébert and Marie Rollet, Canada’s Premier Pioneers

George Goulet is also the author of the legal text Public Share Offerings and Stock Exchange Listings in Canada. He was born at St. Boniface, Manitoba and is a registered member of the Metis Nation of Alberta.

George holds Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Laws degrees from the University of Manitoba, and a Master of Laws degree from the University of Toronto. He practised law for 35 years in Winnipeg, Vancouver, and Calgary.

Pierre Delorme (George’s great grandfather) was in Louis Riel’s Provisional Government and is profiled in The Trial of Louis Riel, Justice and Mercy Denied. George’s great uncle the Metis martyr Elzear Goulet is profiled in The Metis – Memorable Events and Memorable Personalities.

TERRY GOULET was born in Calgary, Alberta and graduated from the University of Manitoba with a BSc (HEc). During her eclectic career, she was a paralegal and a free lance indexer of corporate and securities law reporters for an international legal publishing firm. She was the chief researcher for the book The Trial of Louis Riel, Justice and Mercy Denied.

Terry and George have co-authored several books and have been interviewed a number of times on radio and television. They have served as directors and the President and Secretary respectively of the Western Metis Historical and Cultural Society.

Described as “renowned authors” by the Louis Riel Institute and listed under “prominent historians of Canada” on Wikipedia, the Goulets contributed expert information about Louis Riel to the CBC series “Canada: a People’s History”. In October 2002, George was a guest panelist on the nationally televised CBC Program “The Retrial of Louis Riel”.

In September 2006 George and Terry were members of a round table discussion at a conference in Winnipeg to commemorate the centennial of Gabriel Dumont’s death.

George and Terry Goulet’s Talks on the Metis

George and Terry have brought the history of Louis Riel and the Metis to tens of thousands of people across Canada and in the United States and Europe. Their speaking venues have included universities, historical societies, Metis organizations, high schools, public libraries and other institutions.

Some of the comments on their hundreds of presentations on “Louis Riel and the Metis” include:

“Let us express our sincere appreciation for your moving and informative presentation — your knowledge and understanding of Louis Riel is remarkable. … the evening could not have been the success it was without your participation.” – Stuart Murray, President & CEO, Canadian Museum for Human Rights and Lisa Pankratz, Trustee, CMHR Co-Chair, Friends of CMHR, BC

“Sincere thanks and appreciation for your dynamic presentation about the trial of Louis Riel at Centreplace Manitoba at the Olympics in Vancouver. The presentation was very moving.” – Kim Jasper, Director, Brand Management & Destination Marketing, Canadian Museum for Human Rights

“The Goulets were highly impressive.” – Yvonne Pratt, Debate Organizer, George & Terry Goulet versus Prof. Thomas Flanagan at The University of Calgary

“It was a fascinating presentation. It’s always nice to hear from those who have done meticulous research on a subject.” – Rod Trentham, Interpretive Program Coordinator, Red Deer & District Museum

“On behalf of the Port Moody Public Library and its patrons, I would like to thank you … we received many complimentary remarks.” – Eva Lederer, Adult and Circulation Services Librarian, Port Moody Public Library

“George and Terry provide a stimulating and passionate discussion of a key issue in Canadian history and for contemporary Canadians.” – Dr. Andrew Nurse, Coordinator Academic Programme Canadian Studies, Mount Allison University

“Thank you so much for coming to the Greater Victoria Public Library and for delivering such a wonderful program. Feedback has been nothing less than great.” – Barbara Chouinard, Head of Circulation and Collections, Central Library, Greater Victoria Public Library

“Thank you for the presentation you made to the SUNTEP Regina students and staff. We found the talk to be engaging and informative. There was something in your presentation for everyone. We also found your presentation to be both scholarly and warm. There is something about hearing your history from within, in an inclusive rather than exclusive way, that makes the historical events much more meaningful.” – Joanne Pelletier, Program Coordinator, Saskatchewan Urban Native Teacher Education Program (SUNTEP), University of Regina

“What an excellent evening at the Saint Boniface Museum! Your talk was so well researched and so interesting. I was delighted by the large attendance. (We didn’t try to count heads but estimated 85 to 90.)” – Alan Crossin, Manitoba Historical Society

You can learn more about George and Terry by doing a Google search for “George and Terry Goulet”