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A Ship Beyond Compare

The Nonsuch replica at the Manitoba Museum in Winnipeg has long been a favourite for people of all ages.


Frances Simpson’s Engraved Seal

This nineteenth-century engraved seal was used to secure the contents of a letter as well as to identify the sender.


Dogs

It is common practice throughout British Columbia to use dogs as pack animals, and it is interesting to note the different ways they are worked west of the Rocky Mountains.


Indigenous Archery Set

Bows and arrows were one form of hunting implement.


Dog Blanket

Dog blankets, sometimes called tuppies, were intended for show, not for warmth or protection.


Tea Doll

Not every doll that attends a child’s tea party is a tea doll. 


Indigenous Canada MOOC

Watch now: In this webinar, Paul Gareau discusses the Indigenous Canada Massive Online Open Course from the University of Alberta that explores Indigenous histories and contemporary issues in Canada.


Gun case

Gun cases make it easy to transport rifles and shotguns and to protect the weapons from the elements.


Surgical Tools

HBC post managers working in remote locations were provided with a medical chest that included an assortment of surgical implements.


Reconciling the Past, Finding a New Path

In this presentation, Jock Martin and Heather Ragot share how their students went beyond pan-Indigenous narratives to understand the unique experiences and cultures of different Indigenous groups in Canada.