Public Access Demanded for Hudson’s Bay Artifacts

April 25, 2025, 2:21 pm

Provincial leader Wab Kinew argues that the vast collection of Hudson’s Bay artifacts housed in Manitoba should be accessible to the public instead of remaining locked away. This call for greater cultural transparency has ignited a spirited discussion on heritage management and public engagement with historic treasures.

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lapresse.ca / Les artefacts de la Baie d’Hudson devraient être remis au public, selon Wab Kinew

Le premier ministre du Manitoba souhaite que les artefacts de la Baie d’Hudson soient remis au public plutôt que mis aux enchères.

globalnews.ca / Hudson’s Bay artifacts should be given to the public: Wab Kinew

Kinew says his province, which houses hundreds of thousands of Bay artifacts at the Manitoba Museum and Archives of Manitoba, shouldn't have to intervene or pay money.

citynews.ca / Hudson’s Bay artifacts should be given to the public: Wab Kinew

WINNIPEG — Manitoba’s premier says he wants Hudson’s Bay’s artifacts to be handed over to the public rather than put up for auction. Wab Kinew says items held by Canada’s oldest company are part of Canadian and Indigenous history and don’t belong in private hands. Hudson’s Bay is...

winnipegfreepress.com / Hudson’s Bay artifacts should be given to the public: Wab Kinew

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