Mattie Mitchell

Matty Mitchell
Matty Mitchell, ca. 1920.
BornJune 1846
Died1922
Corner Brook, Newfoundland
Occupation(s)Mi’kmaq Chieftain, Explorer
SpouseMary Ann Webb

Matty Mitchell (June 1846 – 1922) was a Mi’kmaq chieftain,[1] guide, prospector, and explorer who contributed to the development of the Newfoundland economy. Mitchell has been described as "the greatest and most resourceful woodsman who ever lived."[2] For this, Mitchell was recognized as a Person of National Historic Significance in 2001.[3]