Matonabbee
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Matonabbee (c. 1737-1782) was a Chipewyan hunter and leader. After his father died, Matonabbee spent some time living at Fort Prince of Wales where he learned to speak English.
He acted as a guide for Samuel Hearne during his exploration from 1770 to 1772.
After the death of many Chipewyans during a smallpox epidemic of 1782 and the defeat of Fort Prince of Wales by the French, Matonabbee became depressed and committed suicide. This is the earliest record of a Northern Indian ending his own life.
