The Nor’westers – Educational Film

Here in colourful detail is the amazing story of the North West Company and their fur empire. It views the fur trappers and traders who opened a continent. It includes historic details of their explorations and exploits; their contact with numerous Native Tribes; the Fort William trading post; lifestyles of the Nor’Westers, Chief Traders and Partners and their efforts to stymie settlement of the Canadian West. One of the most important eras and organizations in Canadian History.

Grades 5+. English Language Only. PPR included, 16 minutes