Bois-Brûlés

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Bois-Brûlés ("burnt wood"), or Brullis (a French translation of their Indian name sichangu), a sub-tribe of North American Dakota Indians (Teton river division). The name is most frequently associated with those in Manitoba, who in 1869 came into temporary prominence in connection with Riel Rebellion; at that time they had lost all tribal purity, and were alternatively called Métis (half-castes), the majority being descendants of mixed French Canadians.

They took part in the Battle of Seven Oaks (1816).

The name Bois-Brûlés seems to have waned in popularity and general use after the amalgamation of the Hudson's Bay Company and North West Company in 1821, although Martin McLeod in his journal refers to the "Brules" as late as the year 1837.

[edit] See also

• Métis people (Canada)

[edit] References

• This article incorporates text from the Encyclopædia Britannica Eleventh Edition, a publication now in the public domain.