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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.


Scrimshaw Container

Trading Post: The art of scrimshaw was applied to a container made from a horn.


Field Barometer

Barometers are used to measure air pressure and help forecast weather changes.


Quilt

This quilt was handmade for a historian working for the Hudson’s Bay Company.


Shot Mould

Lead shots for firearms were cast in this double-sided mould.


Weather Vane

This weather vane topped the flagpole at York Factory in northern Manitoba.