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Gabriel Dumont Institute

The Hudson's Bay Company Trading System [Pdf]

For Students 3rd - 8th
A 42 page learning module presenting a detailed history of the Hudson's Bay Company and the development of their fur trading routes. This document, published in PDF format, contains maps of the trading system, historical timelines and...
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Alberta Online Encyclopedia

Alberta Online Encyclopedia: St. Vincent and St. Paul

For Students 9th - 10th
The history of Franco-Alberta is explored on this site through information about the fur trade, arrival of the missionaries, settlement, schooling, arts and culture and much more.
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Alberta Online Encyclopedia

Alberta Online Encyclopedia: The Metis in Alberta: The Beginnings

For Students 9th - 10th
This is an informative encyclopedia entry detailing the Metis people in Alberta. To the right, there are links to further sub-entries on the Fur Trade Era, Origins and Identity, Metis of the Northwest, Political Life and Metis...
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Canadian Museum of History

Cmc: Virtual Museum of New France: The Explorers: Des Groseilliers

For Students 9th - 10th
An overview of the life of Des Groseilliers. Biographical information along with images and maps show how Des Groseilliers was an influential person in the fur trade.
Lesson Plan
PBS

Empire Bay: A Timeline

For Teachers 9th - 10th
The History of the Hudson's Bay company from 1600-200 is highlighted in this timeline. Hyper-links to important explorers and other famous people in Canadian history are also provided.
Lesson Plan
PBS

Empire of the Bay: Hudson's Bay Company Forts

For Teachers 9th - 10th
The forts of the Hudson's Bay Company are the focus of this RealVideo by PBS.