George R. D. Goulet

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George Richard Donald Goulet is a Canadian

Métis[1] author,[2][3] historian,[4] Métis Scholar,[5] activist,[6] retired lawyer,[7] and recipient of the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal.[8][9]

Life

George was born on September 27, 1933, in

Alexander MacDonell of Greenefield and John Siveright, Chief Factor of the Hudson's Bay Company.[11] He is the father of five children including Tag Goulet, Laura de Jonge, Catherine Goulet and John McDougall-Goulet.[12]

George attended

Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company.[14]

Career

George is the author of several historical books including The Trial of Louis Riel: Justice and Mercy Denied, The Metis: Memorable Events and Memorable Personalities, and Louis Hebert and Marie Rollet: Canada's Premier Pioneers, the latter two with his wife

Vancouver.[16] In the spring of 2012, they spoke at the Centre of Canadian Studies at the University of Edinburgh[17] and at the British Association of Canadian Studies conference on Sustaining Canada at Murray Edwards College at the University of Cambridge where they gave a talk on the Aboriginal rights of the Métis in relation to the Enbridge Northern Gateway Pipelines.[18]

In 2007, George and his wife Terry were commissioned by the

Annual General Meeting of the Métis Nation of British Columbia in September 2008.[19] The two were also the Historical Consultants to the BC Metis Federation.[20]

Also in September 2008, George was one of the featured speakers at the commemoration of the Elzéar Goulet Memorial Park in Saint Boniface, as George is a great-grand-nephew of the eponymous Métis martyr.[21]

An annual scholarship, the George and Terry Goulet Bursary in Canadian History, was established at the University of Calgary in their honor.[22][23]

Advocacy

The Okotoks Western Wheel newspaper has referred to George and Terry Goulet as "Experts on Louis Riel".[24] The two are strong supporters of the exoneration of Louis Riel; George has been quoted on his support of the Private member's bill introduced by Pat Martin in the House of Commons.[25] In May 2011 in a National Post article, in which Martin argues that Riel was a hero and not a traitor, Martin refers to Goulet's book title in that Riel's execution was "a case of both justice and mercy denied."[26]

In October, 2012 George and Terry spoke before a

Standing Committee of the Senate of Canada to examine and report on the legal and political recognition of Métis identity in Canada.[27][28]

George and Terry are also staunch supporters of the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples and published a paper in April 2018 titled: “Requirements for Recognition and Implementation of Indigenous Rights Framework” arguing for the Canadian government to uphold the declaration.[29]

Select bibliography

  • 1994. Public share offerings and stock exchange listings in Canada: going public, staying public, getting listed, staying listed.
    CCH
    .
  • 1999. The Trial of Louis Riel: Justice and Mercy Denied. Calgary: Tellwell.
  • 2005. Prostate Cancer Treatment and Healing. Calgary: FabJob.
  • 2006. The Métis: Memorable Events and Memorable Personalities. Calgary: FabJob.
  • 2007. Louis Hébert and Marie Rollet: Canada's Premier Pioneers. Calgary: FabJob.
  • 2008. The Métis in British Columbia: From Fur Trade Outposts to Colony. Calgary: FabJob.
  • 2022. Along the Métis Trail: Métis history, heritage, and culture. Calgary: IAPCC.[30]

See also

References

  1. ^ "Métis Commission for Children and Families of BC newsletter" (PDF). Retrieved 2015-08-31.
  2. ^ "BC Metis Nation Press Release". Archived from the original on 2012-03-12. Retrieved 2022-05-31.
  3. ^ "BC Metis Nation Press Release". Archived from the original on 2011-07-06. Retrieved 2010-04-04.
  4. ^ "Metis Voyageur: The Sioux Metis Wars" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2016-03-03. Retrieved 2010-11-19.
  5. ^ "Character of historical Metis leader Louis Riel disputed in MP's brochure". Retrieved 2010-04-04.
  6. ^ "The mighty Métis". 6 December 2022. Retrieved 2022-12-06.
  7. ^ Goulet, George R. D. (1982). "Overview of Canadian Securities Law article". Canadian-American Law Journal. 1: 75. Retrieved 2011-02-09.
  8. ^ Alberta Public Affairs Bureau Press Release (27 November 2012). "Diverse contributions of Alberta leaders celebrated with Diamond Jubilee honours". Retrieved 2012-12-04.
  9. ^ Gateway Gazette. "Longview Rancher and Singer Receives Diamond Jubilee Medal". Archived from the original on 2013-01-15. Retrieved 2012-12-04.
  10. ^ "Mount Allison University Press Release". Archived from the original on 2012-03-18. Retrieved 2011-08-31.
  11. ^ The Saint Boniface Historical Society, Ancestors of George R. D. Goulet, 1999.
  12. ^ "Metis authors present new book to MLA Simons". 21 August 2022. Retrieved 2022-09-23.
  13. ^ "Alumni Class List - Class of '51" (PDF). Retrieved 2011-02-09.
  14. ^ "University of Toronto School of Graduate Studies Admission Guide" (PDF). Retrieved 2015-08-31.
  15. ^ "CCMC Metis Summit April 16, 2011". Retrieved 2011-08-31.[permanent dead link]
  16. ^ "On Manitoba magazine, August 2011 p. Sec2:35" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2011-09-22. Retrieved 2011-08-31.
  17. ^ "The Historic Metis People of Canada, including their Scottish Ancestry". Retrieved 2019-12-30.
  18. ^ "BACS conference program". Retrieved 2012-02-23.
  19. ^ "BC Metis Nation Press Release" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2011-07-06. Retrieved 2008-11-04.
  20. ^ "Senate of Canada Committee Report on Métis Identify" (PDF). Retrieved 2014-10-29.
  21. ^ "The Story of Elzear Goulet". Retrieved 2011-08-31.
  22. ^ "University of Calgary Undergraduate Awards Detail". Retrieved 2010-11-17.
  23. ^ "Canada's Higher Education and Career Guide". Retrieved 2010-11-17.
  24. ^ The Okotoks Western Wheel newspaper article, January 2007, p. 19.
  25. ^ Eagle Feather News. "Justice for Louis Riel requires exoneration" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2011-01-25. Retrieved 2011-02-06.
  26. ^ National Post Newspaper. "A hero, not a traitor". Retrieved 2011-05-08.[permanent dead link]
  27. ^ Parliament of Canada website. "Senate Committees Notice of Meeting". Archived from the original on 2013-05-15. Retrieved 2012-09-30.
  28. ^ Parliament of Canada website. "The Standing Senate Committee on Aboroginal Peoples Evidence". Retrieved 2012-10-24.
  29. ^ Friends of Louis Riel (June 2018). "Indigenous Rights Framework". Retrieved 2021-06-22.
  30. OCLC 1306079749
    . Retrieved 2022-06-09.

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