Key Number:	HS 29683
Site Name:	Baptiste River Metis Settlement
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Site Type:	1808 - Settlement

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			Twp	Rge	Mer
			42	8	5

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Environment:	42 km north west of Rocky Mountain House.
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Established	1930/01/01
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History:	The Baptiste River Metis Settlement Site" was occupied by an extended family of Metis who lived in at least four separate dwellings and shared a common barn between c.1930-1935. The families lived in log cabins clustered along the Baptiste River adjacent to a wagon trail which lead to the Sunchild and O'Chiese Reserves from Rocky Mountain House. While the log buildings remaining on the site are in an advanced state of physical deterioration, the preservation of building remains below ground and other archaeological remains on the site is excellent. The archaeological remains are very well preserved, undisturbed and have a considerable amount of documented material associated with them. The site contains a great deal of information on early twentieth century Metis lifestyle and behaviour. * * * RESOURCE Baptiste River Metis Settlement Site ADDRESS LSDs 6 to 11-33-42-8-W4M; LSDs 5, 11 12-34-42-W5M BUILT 1939 to 1947 DESIGNATION STATUS Provincial Historic Resource HERITAGE SIGNIFICANCE The Baptiste River Metis Settlement Site is the only designated Metis Provincial Historic Site in the province. The site was declared a Provincial Historic Resource in 1997. It reflects the economic conditions of the Metis between circa 1930 and 1945.

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Designation Status:	Designation Date:
Provincial Historic Resource	1997/07/16

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Links

Internet:
Alberta Register of Historic Places:	4665-0290