These plaques are located on the Main Street (west) side of the Chief Peguis Trail which runs from Main Street over the Kildonan Settlers Bridge to Henderson Highway. The Trail was officially opened 01 November 1991 and honours Chief Peguis, Ojibwa (Saulteaux) leader and friend of the Kildonan Settlers. A second plaque outlines his totem or symbols and a third outlines his life.
Chief Peguis Trail, Peguis’ Totem and Chief Peguis Plaques (2010)
Source: City of WinnipegSite Coordinates (lat/long): N49.95182, W97.10270
denoted by symbol on the map above
See also:
Historic Sites of Manitoba: Chief Peguis Monument (Kildonan Park, Winnipeg)
Memorable Manitobans: Peguis (c1774-1864)
Information for this page was provided by The City of Winnipeg’s Planning, Property and Development Department, which acknowledges the contribution of the Government of Manitoba through its Heritage Grants Program.
This page was prepared by Gordon Goldsborough.
Page updated: 6 March 2021
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