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Memorable Manitobans: Alfred McDougall (1906-1992)Cleric, Indigenous leader. Born near Island Lake on 15 April 1906, son of Moses and Betsy McDougall, at the age of 14 years, he became a lay minister with the United Church of Canada. He served as a band councillor for 11 years and was Chief of the four First Nations of Garden Hill, St. Theresa Point, Wasagamack, and Red Sucker Lake (1955-1963). In 1962, in recognition of his community service, he was inducted into the Manitoba Order of the Buffalo Hunt. He died at Garden Hill (Island Lake) on 18 April 1992. Sources:Obituary, Winnipeg Free Press, 22 April 1992, page C37. This page was prepared by Gordon Goldsborough. Page revised: 6 August 2022
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