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Explore prairie life, travelling in the early 1900’s with Mary and her Metis Grandma. Read commentary on Dana Claxton’s excellent performance of Buffalo Bone China 1997.
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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

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

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