October-November 2020
Features
The Names and Knowledge Initiative
Discovering Indigenous peoples, places, and understandings in the Hudson’s Bay Company Archives. by Michelle Rydz and James Gorton Read the story
Life on the Land
For decades, The Beaver depicted Indigenous societies as primitive peoples in need of “civilization.” In actuality, the magazine’s images reveal vibrant cultures, resilient communities, and crucial new perspectives on the North. by Karine Duhamel
Tamed and Untamed
In The Beaver, wildlife was something to be simultaneously admired and exploited. by Tina Loo
Weaving Shared Histories
The Hudson’s Bay Company’s story is intertwined with the lives of Indigenous peoples. by Jennifer Moore Rattray
On the Move
How changes in transportation and technology transformed both Indigenous and non-Indigenous societies in the North. by Ken McGoogan and Mark Collin Reid