1. TALES AND TREASURES.
- Author
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B. T.
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PARKAS , *IGLULINGMUIT , *STEAMBOATS , *CHRISTMAS - Abstract
The article discusses various historical events and items related to the Hudson's Bay Company (HBC) trading company, focusing on stories from its flagship magazine, "The Beaver." A qulittuq (man's parka) made out of caribou skins by Iglulik Inuits in the early 20th century is described. Other topics include HBC's use of the steamboat "Princess Louise," the Christmas celebrations of HBC employees, and diving company Arctic Divers Ltd.'s laying of pipeline at the Polaris Mine.
- Published
- 2011