Notable Manitobans

The history of Manitoba is neither dull, nor boring, and Manitoba’s heritage is a proud one.  Manitobans—women and men from diverse ethno-cultural, religious, and racial backgrounds—have made significant contributions to the social, economic, political, agricultural, literary, artistic, and sporting life of the province. In so doing, they have added immeasurably to the rich and diverse social fabric that is Manitoba. Their lives, endeavours, accomplishments, and contributions made a difference in the lives of Manitobans, and frequently in the lives of other Canadians and people throughout the world.

The Historic Resources Branch is pleased to present the following brief biographies of notable Manitobans who demonstrated that people can truly make a difference.

Note: Unless otherwise indicated in a credit line, the illustrations shown are the property of Historic Resources Branch, Manitoba Culture, Heritage, Tourism and Sport.

	Ashdown, James Henry (1844–1924)
	Bannatyne, Andrew Graham Ballenden (1829–1889)
	Bawlf, Nicholas (1849–1914)
	Boutal, Pauline (LeGoff) (1894–1992)
	Burrows, Theodore Arthur (1857–1929)
	Courchene, Grand Chief David (1926–1992)
	Crerar, Thomas Alexander (1876–1975)
	Folster, Chief Jean (1922–1994)
	Fonseca, William Gomez (1823–1905)
	Gordon, The Reverand Charles William (Ralph Connor) (1860-1937)
	Gray (Gurarie, Gur-Arie, Gourary), Morris (Moishe) Abraham (1860-1937)
	Harrison, Thomas James (1885–1964)
	Lloyd, Gweneth (1901–1993)
	Luxton, William Fisher (1844–1907)
	McArthur, John Duncan (1854–1927)
	McArthur, Peter (1840–1936)
	McDermot, Andrew (1790–1881)
	McKay, Eva (1920–2005)
	McKay, Dr. Stan (Moderator The Right Reverand) (1942 -     )
	Mynarski, Andrew Charles, V.C. (1916–1944)
	Ostenso, Martha (1900–1963)
	Puttee, Arthur W. (1868–1957)
	Rogers, Edith (1876-1947)
	Sawchuk, Terrence "Terry" Gordon (1929–1970)
	Sigfusson, Svein Olafur (1912–1992)
	Slotin, Louis (1910–1946)
	Sparling, Rev. Joseph Walter (1843–1912)
	Spence, Dr. Ahab (1911–2001)
	Sprague, Daniel Eames (1848–1924)
	St. Amant, Béatrice (1888–1957)
	Thompson, Chief Albert Edward (1900-1973)
	Whitehead, Joseph (1815–1894)

 

Other Links

• Manitoba Women's Directorate: Celebrating Women's History
  
• Link to Manitoba Agricultural Hall of Fame

 

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