April 24, 2025, 12:21 pm
Indigenous leaders have stepped into the fray, demanding a halt to the auction of culturally significant Hudson’s Bay artifacts, including a 355-year-old royal charter. Grand chiefs argue that these precious items should be preserved and treated with respect, rather than sold off to the highest bidder, in a clash of heritage versus profit.
As Hudson’s Bay heads to court seeking permission to auction off 1,700 pieces of art and more than 2,700 artifacts, the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs is requesting a halt to the sale of items that may be belong to or be linked with First Nations people. A letter by assembly Grand Chief Kyra Wilson...
It is still unclear what specific artifacts could be included in the auction beyond the 355-year-old royal charter that launched the company.
As Hudson’s Bay heads to court seeking permission to auction off 1,700 pieces of art and more than 2,700 artifacts, the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs is requesting a halt to the sale of items that may be belong to or be linked with First Nations people. A letter by assembly Grand Chief Kyra Wilson...
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