Gilbert Monture
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Gilbert Clarence Monture, (August 27, 1896 – June 19, 1973) was a Canadian
civil servant.
A Mohawk
born on the Six Nations of the Grand River First Nation in Brant County, Ontario and the great grandson of Joseph Brant
, Monture served with the Royal Canadian Field Artillery
as a gunner during World War I
. After the war, he received Bachelor of Science
degree in Mining and Metallurgy from Queen's University
in 1921.
Joining the Canadian civil service in 1923, he was an editor of publications for the Department of Mines and Resources and in 1929 became chief of the Mineral Resources Division, Department of Mines and Technical Surveys. During World War II
, he worked in the Department of Munitions and Supply. In 1946, he was made an Officer of the Order of the British Empire
for his work with the Board.
He resigned from the civil service in 1956 and became Vice-President of Stratmat, Canadian mineral exploration company.
He was a member of the Board of Governors of Trent University
from 1966 to 1973.
In 1967, he was made an Officer of the Order of Canada
. In 1958, he was appointed an honorary chief of the Mohawk tribe of the Six Nations Reserve. He is a member of Canada's Indian Hall of Fame. In 1966, he was awarded the Vanier Medal, awarded to "a person who has shown distinctive leadership and accomplishment in Canadian public service". http://www.ipac.ca/awards/vanier/index.html He was awarded an honorary Doctor of Science degree from the University of Western Ontario
.
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
civil servant.
A Mohawk
Mohawk nation
Mohawk are the most easterly tribe of the Iroquois confederation. They call themselves Kanien'gehaga, people of the place of the flint...
born on the Six Nations of the Grand River First Nation in Brant County, Ontario and the great grandson of Joseph Brant
Joseph Brant
Thayendanegea or Joseph Brant was a Mohawk military and political leader, based in present-day New York, who was closely associated with Great Britain during and after the American Revolution. He was perhaps the most well-known American Indian of his generation...
, Monture served with the Royal Canadian Field Artillery
Royal Regiment of Canadian Artillery
The Royal Regiment of Canadian Artillery is the artillery personnel branch of the Canadian Forces .-History:...
as a gunner during World War I
World War I
World War I , which was predominantly called the World War or the Great War from its occurrence until 1939, and the First World War or World War I thereafter, was a major war centred in Europe that began on 28 July 1914 and lasted until 11 November 1918...
. After the war, he received Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Science
A Bachelor of Science is an undergraduate academic degree awarded for completed courses that generally last three to five years .-Australia:In Australia, the BSc is a 3 year degree, offered from 1st year on...
degree in Mining and Metallurgy from Queen's University
Queen's University
Queen's University, , is a public research university located in Kingston, Ontario, Canada. Founded on 16 October 1841, the university pre-dates the founding of Canada by 26 years. Queen's holds more more than of land throughout Ontario as well as Herstmonceux Castle in East Sussex, England...
in 1921.
Joining the Canadian civil service in 1923, he was an editor of publications for the Department of Mines and Resources and in 1929 became chief of the Mineral Resources Division, Department of Mines and Technical Surveys. During World War II
World War II
World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...
, he worked in the Department of Munitions and Supply. In 1946, he was made an Officer of the Order of the British Empire
Order of the British Empire
The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire is an order of chivalry established on 4 June 1917 by George V of the United Kingdom. The Order comprises five classes in civil and military divisions...
for his work with the Board.
He resigned from the civil service in 1956 and became Vice-President of Stratmat, Canadian mineral exploration company.
He was a member of the Board of Governors of Trent University
Trent University
Trent University is a liberal arts and science-oriented institution located along the Otonabee River in Peterborough, Ontario, Canada.The enabling legislation is the Trent University Act, 1962-63. The University was founded through the efforts of a citizens' committee interested in creating a...
from 1966 to 1973.
In 1967, he was made an Officer of the Order of Canada
Order of Canada
The Order of Canada is a Canadian national order, admission into which is, within the system of orders, decorations, and medals of Canada, the second highest honour for merit...
. In 1958, he was appointed an honorary chief of the Mohawk tribe of the Six Nations Reserve. He is a member of Canada's Indian Hall of Fame. In 1966, he was awarded the Vanier Medal, awarded to "a person who has shown distinctive leadership and accomplishment in Canadian public service". http://www.ipac.ca/awards/vanier/index.html He was awarded an honorary Doctor of Science degree from the University of Western Ontario
University of Western Ontario
The University of Western Ontario is a public research university located in London, Ontario, Canada. The university's main campus covers of land, with the Thames River cutting through the eastern portion of the main campus. Western administers its programs through 12 different faculties and...
.