Parks Canada Recognizes National Historic Significance of Joseph Broussard dit Beausoleil
November 12, 2024
Ottawa, Ontario – Parks Canada is pleased to announce the recognition of the national historic significance of Joseph Broussard dit Beausoleil. This recognition is based on Beausoleil’s role as an influential Métis leader and fur trader in the 18th and 19th centuries.
Joseph Broussard dit Beausoleil was born in 1742 in Kaskaskia, Illinois, to a French father and a Peoria Indian mother. He later moved to the Red River Settlement in what is now Manitoba, where he became a prominent fur trader and community leader.
As a fur trader, Beausoleil established trading posts throughout the Red River Valley and beyond, contributing to the development of the fur trade in the region. He also played a key role in the development of the Métis community, which emerged from the intermarriage of French and Native American peoples.
Beausoleil was also involved in several political and military conflicts, including the Seven Years’ War and the War of 1812. He fought on the side of the French against the British, and later became a militia officer for the Hudson’s Bay Company.
In addition to his roles as a fur trader and military leader, Beausoleil was also a skilled diplomat. He negotiated treaties and alliances with various Native American nations, and helped to maintain peace and stability in the Red River Valley.
In recognition of his significant contributions, Joseph Broussard dit Beausoleil has been recognized as a person of national historic significance by Parks Canada. This recognition will ensure that his legacy and the Métis community’s history are preserved for future generations.
“Joseph Broussard dit Beausoleil was a remarkable individual who made significant contributions to the history of Canada,” said Parks Canada Minister Steven Guilbeault. “We are proud to recognize his national historic significance and to ensure that his story is told for years to come.”
The designation of Joseph Broussard dit Beausoleil as a person of national historic significance is part of the Government of Canada’s ongoing commitment to recognizing and preserving the diversity of our country’s history. Parks Canada encourages Canadians to learn more about Beausoleil’s life and the important role he played in shaping our nation.
Parks Canada recognizes the national historic significance of Joseph Broussard dit Beausoleil
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