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Pembina, North Dakota

One of the primary fur trading stations to which the trappers in southern Manitoba gravitated. Alexander Henry arrived at Pembina in 1801 bringing with him a large fgroup of Ojibway trappers and their families.

Community Histories

Canada 100 - 1867-1967

A history written for Canada's 100th.

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    Fort Pembina

    A short history of the forts erected at the mouth of the Pembina River on thr Red River.

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      Fort Pembina

      A short review of the history of Fort Pembina, North Dakota. Several forts competed for the fur trade at the mouth of the Pembina River beginning ca 1800.

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        Metis Nation - Joseph Godon - Rock Lake

        Joseph Godon was one of the well-known Metis leaders in the district north of Rock Lake Manitoba. He was born near Pembina North Dakota to a family associated with Alexander Henry's trading station at Pembina, but he lived most of his life in the Rock Lake district.

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          Pembina - Metis Scrip Claims

          Metis Scrip Claims associated with the Pembina District near Fort Pembina in North Dakota.

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            Pembina Metis Community

            A short history of the Metis families associated with Fort Pembina.

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