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Curated OER

The Relationships and Cultural Exchanges Between Native Americans and the Hudson's Bay Company at Fort Vancouver

For Teachers 1st - 5th
Learners are introduced to the geography of the Columbia River basin and its history. Using the internet, they research the relationships between the Native Americans and the Hudson Bay Company. They also discuss the effects on the...
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Handout
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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Website
Other

Kitikmeot Heritage Society: Angulalik Fur Trade: Stephen Angulalik

For Students 9th - 10th
This website profiles a fur trader in the 20th Century, over a century after the merger of the North West and Hudson's Bay Companies in 1821. But this website is interesting for assessing the impact of the fur trade on First Nations...
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Website
Hudson's Bay Company

Hudson's Bay Company: His Highness Prince Rupert of the Rhine, First Governor of Hbc

For Students 9th - 10th
Prince Rupert, Cousin to Charles ll, was the first governor of the Hudson Bay Company. This biography of his life includes some information on his connection with Radisson and des Groseilliers.
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Hudson's Bay Company

Hudson's Bay Company: Lords & Proprietors

For Students 9th - 10th
Who were the people who invested in the Hudson's Bay Company? Find out who these investors were and their reasons for investing.
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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.
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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.
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Handout
PBS

Empire of the Bay: King Charles Ii

For Students 9th - 10th
What does King Charles II have to do with Canadian history? How is he linked to the Hudson's Bay Company? Empire of the Bay provides learners with the links between King Charles II and early Canada.
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Unit Plan
PBS

Pbs: Empire of the Bay: The Story of the Hudson's Bay Company

For Students 9th - 10th
The story of the shrewd merchants and courageous explorers of the Hudson's Bay Company.
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Other

History of the Russian Settlement at Ft. Ross,california

For Students 9th - 10th
Details Russian expansion across Asia, over the Bering Strait to Alaska, and then down the coast to California. Their settlement, relations with the Spanish, life in Ft. Ross, and departure are chronicled here.
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Handout
Gabriel Dumont Institute

Virtual Museum of Metis History and Culture: Fur Trade Companies Photos

For Students 9th - 10th
A large collection of historical photos related to the fur trade and the Metis.