Grand chief moves to block Hudson’s Bay artifacts auction

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.

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winnipegfreepress.com / Manitoba grand chief requests halt to auction of Hudson’s Bay items linked to First Nations

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