This plaque on the path to Prince of Wales Fort near Churchill commemorates Aboriginal trader Matonabbee, a person of national historic significance, designated in 1981. It was erected by the Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada.
Matonabbee commemorative plaque (July 2018)
Source: Gordon GoldsboroughSite Coordinates (lat/long): N58.79558, W94.21456
denoted by symbol on the map above
See also:
Memorable Manitobans: Matonabbee (c1737-1782)
Historic Sites of Manitoba: Prince of Wales Fort (Hudson Bay, Churchill)
Historic Sites of Manitoba: Manitoba Plaques for Persons, Events and Sites of National Historic Significance
Financial support for research reported on this page was provided by Manitoba Heritage Grant 18F-H49829.
This page was prepared by Gordon Goldsborough.
Page revised: 7 March 2022
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