The fur trade was based on the barter system and in the late 1700s a blanket was worth seven prime beaver pelts, a gun cost 14 pelts. (As portrayed in Canada: A People's History) (Underwool is ...

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Alcohol was one of the most important commodities in the fur trade - and it had devastating effects on native people. (As portrayed in Canada: A People's History) Alcohol increased their profits.

Can you believe that we are in August already? The sun is high, the cicadas are buzzing, and if you look closely you can see the end of summer in sight. It’s a time of year that means ...

Bill Gwaltney Gwaltney, a member of the Fur Trade Museum, plans to speak about the diversity of the fur trade industry ...

We were tromping out onto a wetland frozen nine inches deep. It felt like how the fur trade began, someplace long ago, far away. Bill Mackowski, in his 60th year of trapping, mostly around ...

He said snares and traps are certified through the Fur Institute of Canada. According to the ... she doesn't believe it's a necessary trade for income or food for many fur harvesters.

While fur coats remain status symbols in many cultures, fur producers have come under pressure on several fronts.

Wednesday to Saturday., 7:30 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 3 p.m.; PWYC, Wednesday, 1 p.m.; Matinee, Feb. 13, 20, 7:30 p.m. Where : Firehall Arts Centre, 280 E. Cordova St. Tickets/info : $30 at ...