Mitchell, Mattie (Mathieu Michel) National Historic Person
Gros Morne National Park of Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador
Portrait
(© None; Courtesy of Eric Swanson.)
Address :
Gros Morne National Park of Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador
Recognition Statute:
Historic Sites and Monuments Act (R.S.C., 1985, c. H-4)
Designation Date:
2002-07-18
Life Date:
1846 to 1921
Other Name(s):
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Mitchell, Mattie (Mathieu Michel)
(Designation Name)
Research Report Number:
2001-24
Importance:
Mi'kmaw hunter, guide and prospector; contribution to the exploration and mapping of Newfoundland
Plaque(s)
Existing plaque: Rocky Harbour Gros Morne National Park of Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador
Mattie Mitchell made an exceptional contribution to the exploration and mapping of the Northern Peninsula of Newfoundland. A renowned Mi'kmaw hunter, in 1904 he guided a party up the peninsula, where his extensive knowledge of waterways and other geographical features led to the drawing of the first map of the region. His discovery in 1905 of valuable ore deposits in Buchans resulted in the further development of the islands mining industry in the 20th century.