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When later boundary commissioners checked the border, some of the monuments were in poor condition.

Travelling from Ottawa to Calgary to Print a 3D Model of the Bladder Cancer Wax Figure

This is a survey map illustrating the Rolling River First Nation's agreement with the federal government, under treaty 2, in 1897. The fact that Rolling River 67 signed both Treaty 4 and 2 is a source of confusion; however, its implications for…

This map was published as part of the official narrative of the British boundary commission. British Commissioner James Estcourt wrote the text in 1847, describing where and how they completed the work. Included in the account are detailed reports of…

This map displays the treaty agreement of Rolling River First Nation (under South Quill's leadership) under Treaty 4. Although Treaty 4 agreements started being signed in 1874, this map was not created until 1890, generating some room for…

This is a letter written by John McLatchie in Winnipeg, dated February 1st, 1881. In it, he addresses two individuals about surveys of mining claims that he had completed for them. This letter is significant because its references to First Nations…

Unlocking the secrets of this artifact starts by looking at some of the clues on the monument itself. Its material and markings take us back to British North American History and the defence of the Halifax Harbour.
This survey marker is made of…