Willow Bunch in Willow Bunch No. 42, Saskatchewan — The Prairie Region (North America)

Jean-Louis Légaré

1841-1918

Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, 7 20 2022

1. Jean-Louis Légaré Marker

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Trader and pioneer settler of Willow Bunch, where he opened a post in 1880, Jean-Louis Légaré, a native of Québec, had entered the fur trader at Wood Mountain in 1870. He became the trusted friend and unofficial spokesman for the Indian and Métis people. When the Sioux under Sitting Bull fled to Canada in 1876 Légaré played a key role, with the NWMP in maintaining peace and persuading the Sioux to return to the United States.

Trafiquant et pionnier de Willow Bunch, Jean-Louis Légaré, originaire du Québec, s'adonna à la traite des fourrures à Wood Mountain en 1870 et établit ensuite un poste de traite ici en 1880. Il y devint l'homme de confiance et la port-parole officieux des Indiens et des Métis. Lorsque les Sioux commandés par Sitting Bull se réfugièrent au Canada en 1876, Légaré remplit un grand rôle, de concert avec la Gendarmerie à cheval du Nord-Ouest, dans le maintien de la paix et le retour paisible de Sioux aux États-Unis.

Erected by Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada, Government of Canada.

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listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Native Americans • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Canada, Historic Sites and Monuments Board series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1880.

Location. 49° 23.394′ N, 105° 38.047′ W. Marker is in Willow Bunch, Saskatchewan, in Willow Bunch No. 42. Marker is at the intersection of Edouard Beaupre Street and D Avenue, on the right when traveling east on Edouard Beaupre Street. Marker is in a small city park, next to the Town Hall. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 16 Edouard Beaupre Street, Willow Bunch SK S0H 4K0, Canada. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 1 other marker is within walking distance of this marker. In Memory of Edouard Beaupre (about 150 meters away, measured in a direct line).

Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, 7 20 2022

2. Jean-Louis Légaré Marker

Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, July 20, 2022

3. Jean-Louis Légaré Marker

The marker is between the town's 100th anniversary monument and Willow Bunch #42 Town Hall.

Credits. This page was last revised on April 3, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 1, 2022, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. This page has been viewed 75 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 1, 2022, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.