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THE HBC BRIGADES, BLOGPOST:
Michel Fallardeau -- one of my favorites in the HBC fur trade in #BritishColumbia. He was #Metis, and one of the men who accompanied my great grandfather on his expedition to find a new route from #Kamloops to #FortLangley #HistoricJourney #Explorations #MetisHistory http://nancymargueriteanderson.com/michel-fallardeau/

A Scottish descendant of the fur trade displays the lock of his flintlock gun, which is the type of gun all the HBC men carried.

THE HBC BRIGADES, BLOGPOST:
"Bully" was an actual position in the fur trade everywhere. This is the story of the Fort Nisqually #TacomaWA Bully, who competed with, and beat, the Bully of the Fort Colvile Brigades. #WAHistory #Washington #HBCHistory #MetisHistory #Blogpost http://nancymargueriteanderson.com/the-bully/

A typical post and sill building of the fur trade, whitewashed and shingle roofed. This is the old storehouse at replica Fort Langley, and it stood in the original fort.

Hear about Doris Jeanne MacKinnon’s new book, The Premier and His Grandmother. It explores how Métis identity, political activism, & colonial institutional power shaped the lives of Alberta premier Peter Lougheed & his Métis grandmother, Lady Belle.

https://youtu.be/vNCSE0aAKl4

#AlbertaReads #Métis #MétisHistory

THE HBC BRIGADES, BLOGPOST:
Michel Fallardeau came to the Columbia District in 1827, with Edward Ermatingers incoming York Factory Express. He is one of my favourite men in the #BritishColumbia fur trade, and he suffered a mysterious death. It was said he was beaten to death by Paul Fraser. The story may or may not be true. #BCHistory #AmWritingHistory #MétisHistory #Blogpost http://nancymargueriteanderson.com/michel-fallardeau/

The lock of the flintlock gun (or perhaps a percussion gun) that everyone who worked in the fur trade carried and used.

YORK FACTORY EXPRESS JOURNAL, 1826:
"At 4.45 pm we arrived at the Rocky Portage, which I estimate is 34 Miles above the Mouth of the Hill River. Making this portage occupied us until 6 pm, when we proceeded for 2 miles and got to Borwick's Falls, & having hauled above them at 8.15 we continued our ascent for a Mile when we Encampt for the night, at 9 pm. On getting above the Rock Portage we discontinued tracking, and proceed by Poling, an operation.... #Voyageurs #VoyageurHistory #MetisHistory

A turbulent, rapid filled river flows between its rocky and tree-lined river banks toward the photographer. In the background, more tree-covered hills.

THE HBC BRIGADES, BLOGPOST:
My next book is about the HBC Brigades that ran from #FortStJames to Fort #Vancouver #WA, and in later years over the Coquihalla (Tulameen Plateau) to #FortLangley. Here is the story of the leg of their journey from Fort Alexandria, on the Fraser River, to "Drowned Horse Lake," in the early years. (The #Book will be published in spring, 2024, all going well) #BritishColumbia #MetisHistory #History #Transportation #Blogpost http://nancymargueriteanderson.com/brigade-three/

A typical Brigade encampment, with canvas tents for the gentlemen and cook fires for all. To the left men talk under a canvas fly. In the background, the palisades of replica Fort Langley -- and of course these men are re-enacting the arrival of the HBC Brigades at Fort Langley.

THE HBC BRIGADES, BLOGPOST:
My new book, The HBC Brigades, will be published in spring 2024, if all goes well. It is about the HBC Brigades that carried the furs out to Fort #Vancouver #WA, and who later returned home with the trade goods needed for the next winter. History is fascinating, and this history is huge! #HBC #History #MetisHistory #HistoricJourney #Blogpost http://nancymargueriteanderson.com/fort-st-james/

This is a replica bateaux, as used on the Fraser River. It is built of wood, and painted red, but this boat is old and rotten and no longer exists at replica Fort Langley.

YORK FACTORY EXPRESS JOURNAL, 1827:
"Fine weather. Started at 8 am and proceeded generally through a good track and encamped at Campement de Cardinalle, a small creek, after descending the hills beyond the 2nd Lake at 5 pm. Apisasis killed two moose near the Encampment, which the horses fetch after they arrived from their day's march.
"4th. Fair weather. Started before 8 am and arrived at the Portage about noon. On our way thither the hunter killed another moose.... #Voyageurs #MetisHistory

A muddy road leads the riders to a grove of trees, with grasslands surrounded by trees on the right hand side of the image.

YORK FACTORY EXPRESS JOURNAL, 1827:
"During our stay at the camp of the Stone Indians, we had one of our canoes regummed. Resumed our journey at 11 am. Shortly after another canoe having got a slight break in one of the rapids, put ashore to gum. Indeed we find all our canoes too much laden to proceed without getting damaged in such strong rapids as we have passed today, and they have so often rubbed on the rocks that we were obliged to put ashore at 5 pm... #Voyageurs #Canoeing #MetisHistory

A whirlpool filled river flows around a sharp bend in the rocky river toward the photographer. The river banks are heavily treed, and the hills behind are also well forested.

YORK FACTORY EXPRESS JOURNAL, 1827:
"Fine weather. Started about 4 o'clock and took breakfast at 10 at the Old Fort George below the Dog Rump Creek.Hence two men were dispatched on horseback for #Edmonton in order that horses may be brought home in readiness by the time the boats arrive. Wind still continues to favour us and assists us in ascending many strong rapids. Continued sailing till 6 o'clock in the evening when it calmed and we proceeded... #Voyaging #Voyageurs #MetisHistory #Books

A whirlpool filled river flows between its rocky and tree-bound banks toward the photographer. In the distance, nothing but tree covered hills.

YORK FACTORY EXPRESS JOURNAL, 1827:
"Rain afternoon. The Dog Prince having strayed from the Boats yesterday, a man was dispatched in search of him this morning. Started at half past 4 am. Encamped at half past 8 pm.
"18th Fine weather. Started at half past 4 am. At noon came to Point La Corne and breakfasted. Saw G. Sutherland, freeman, from whom traded a little dried meat &c. McKay and Guilbauche fought at the point above -- 2 rounds -- Guilbauche beaten. #MetisHistory #Voyageurs #SKHistory

typical fur trade encampment, with canvas tents for the gentlemen and cook fires for all. To the left men talk under a canvas fly. In the background the palisades of replica Fort Langley.

YORK FACTORY EXPRESS BLOGPOST:
On his journey into the district west of the Rocky Mountains in 1846, artist Paul Kane makes his way up the Athabasca River to #Jasper's House, travelling with the incoming [returning] York Factory Express. #HBC #History #Stories #MetisHistory http://nancymargueriteanderson.com/paul-kane-6/

A view of the Athabasca River with the Rocky Mountains in the distance. Image taken near Hinton, AB. Glenbow Archives, nd-18-11, and used with their permission. -

YORK FACTORY EXPRESS JOURNAL, 1827:
"Fine weather. Wind being more moderate loaded the boats and got under weigh about 8 am. Rowed along the shore of the Lake #Winnipeg till 6 pm and then hoisted sail and proceeded with a fresh breeze till night.
"3rd. Friday. Sailed all night and arrived at the Grand Rapids at 9 pm. Got the Boats up to the Portage and carried the cargoes half way over. Traded some fresh and dried sturgeon from freemen and Indians. #Voyaging #Voyageurs #MetisHistory #Books

Sunrise or sunset over a smooth body of water. In the mid distance a line of hills and trees are silhouetted against a lighter sky.

YORK FACTORY EXPRESS JOURNAL, 1827:
"Heavy rain this morning. Started a little after 2 am. Come up to Mr. Leith &c with 2 Boats just ready to leave the 2nd Portage in Little Jack River at half past 11 am. Cleared it ourselves by half past 3 pm. Arrived at the Upper Portage between 7 and 8 o'clock. People caried over the cargoes and got up the Boats over the first brink of the Fall and encamped about 9 pm. #Voyageurs
"23rd. Rained all last night and continued.. #AmWritingHistory #MetisHistory

Rapid filled river flows between rock and steep banks toward the high, semi-tree covered hills in the background.

YORK FACTORY EXPRESS JOURNAL, 1827:
"Mr. C. Grant with 2 boats from Red River passes us on his way to York Factory. Afterwards ascended some bad Rapids. At Morgan's Rocks one of our Boats gets stove while passing within a small island to gain the foot of the Rapid. Cargo very litte wetted -- delayed, repair the Boat 2 hours. Leaving Morgan's Rocks we proceed to Upper Burntwood Portage which having cleared we went to the Rocky Launcher and encamped at 10 pm. #MetisHistory #Voyageurs #Books

YORK FACTORY EXPRESS JOURNAL, 1827:
"Fine weather. Tracked the whole day, except 1 hour stopt for breakfast. entered the Hill River at 5 pm and encamped a few miles up it at 9 o'clock.
"17th. Day fine. In the evening showers of rain with thunder. Started at 2 am. Current very strong and rapidous. Encamped at half past 8 o'clock 2 pipes below the Rock. Wm. Spence with letters from York Factory overtakes us this evening.
"18th. Wet morning, fine day.... #AmWriting #MetisHistory #Voyageurs #Books

Typical fur trade encampment, with canvas tents for the gentlemen and camp fires for all. To the left men are talking under a canvas fly. In the background stand the palisades of replica Fort Langley.

YORK FACTORY EXPRESS JOURNAL, 1847:
"Raining most of the day, with much thunder and lightning. In the evening Sir George Simpson gave a Ball in the Council Room, at which we all mustered and kept it up until midnight.
"25th. At daylight the morning Mr. Rowand and I embarked in a light canoe with 10 men for York Factory. Rain in the morning. Got as far as the Painted Stone or Height of Land, where we encamped.
"26th. Much rain in the morning... #CanadaHistory #AmWritingHistory #MetisHistory

Traditional fur trade encampment, with canvas tents for the gentlemen and cook fires for all. To the left men talk under a canvas fly. In the background the palisades of replica Fort Langley.

YORK FACTORY EXPRESS JOURNAL, 1847:
"Rained all morning and could not start until after breakfast. In running the Grand Rapid, Laplante's boat struck on the rocks and blocked up the channel, when the Columbia boat, which was close behind, ran foul of it and cut it down to the keel. The crew immediately jumped into the Columbia boat and left it in the middle of the Rapid. Before a boat could be unloaded and sent out to haul it off, the cargo was completely soaked. #Manitoba #MetisHistory #Books

A misty or rainy night on the banks of a river, with shrubs and trees silhouetted against the lighter sky.

YORK FACTORY EXPRESS JOURNAL, 1847:
"Fine warm weather. Arrived at Cumberland House this morning at 8 o'clock. Here two boats & the batteau were left, their ladings to be taken to Norway House by the #Athabasca Brigade. Mr. Hector McKenzie, who is in charge, takes a boat down with his Returns, and accompanies the #Saskatchewan Brigade to York Factory. Started from Cumberland at 4 pm and pulled until sunset.
"8th. Very warm. Had a fine breeze all day, and reached... #History #MetisHistory #Books

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