Cuthbert Grant
Cuthbert Grant by Carole Lindstrom is a 64-page juvenile nonfiction book published by Reycraft Books in October 2020. This biography explores the life of Cuthbert Grant, the son of a Scottish trader and an Indigenous mother, who emerged as a leader of the Métis people in the 1800s. The book details how Grant guided his community through significant conflict and change, helping them adapt to a new way of life across what is now Canada and the United States.
Readers will find a rich narrative that highlights the cultural and historical significance of the Métis, a distinct group formed by the blending of European and Indigenous heritages. The book provides insights into the experiences of Indigenous Peoples of Turtle Island during a transformative period in history. Illustrated by Linus Woods, who is Dakota/Ojibwe, this edition presents a unique perspective on Grant’s legacy and the communities he influenced.
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Son of a Scottish trader and an Indigenous mother, Cuthbert Grant became a leader of the Métis – a distinct group of mixed European and Indigenous people who developed communities along fur trading routes in the 1800s. He saw his people through conflict and change and helped transition them to a new way of life in what is now Canada and the United States. Author Carole Lindstrom is Ojibwe/Métis/Cree/Haudenosaunee; Grant is Lindstrom’s uncle, four generations removed. Illustrator Linus Woods is Dakota/Ojibwe.
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