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Anna Shumilak of The Hudson's Bay Company Archives, demonstrates how the lifestyles of settlers in the Red River colony can be revealed through the many diverse records available to the public at the Archives of Manitoba.
The Selkirk Settlers - A Rich Collection of Records from Canada's History.
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Dr. Jamie Morton, curator of the Hudson's Bay Company Collection at the Manitoba Museum shows us some exquisite beadwork and embroidery in these two very different garments.
If you don't follow football then you probably don't know about "Oskee Wee Wee." This NFB documentary highlights the zaniness of a Grey Cup final where the Hamilton Ti-Cat fans invoke their infamous magic chant.
Dr. Jamie Morton shows us two examples of indigenous clothing items from the Canadian prairies: A moose hide coat from the John Halkett collection and a beaded Cree hood, both made with HBC trade goods.
Canada's History sits down with Louise Atkins, daughter of Farm Radio International founder George Atkins, to talk about her Dad and his work in the developing world.
The Château Ramezay museum and historic site in Montreal commemorates the War of 1812 with items from its collection. Produced as three "time capsules" for the web, each video provides a different perspective: Canadian, British, and First Nations.