Ladies Luncheon featuring Nikki Rajala

Enjoy an afternoon of conversation, a delightful light meal, and a selection of fine teas while Nikki Rajala tells the story of

Women in the Fur Trade: (There Were Some??)

Though Native American women were rarely shown in paintings or named in the journals, they were
vital partners in the French-Canadian fur trade. Instead of paddling or portaging, women produced food
(for an extra 4-8 mouths at a local fur post, during the hungry season!), sewed clothing, processed pelts,
healed with medicinal herbs, made birch bark canoes — and more, making trade possible.
This presentation highlights the daily contributions of Native American women as well as a few
who chose unique roles — as interpreters, guides for expeditions, fostering peace among tribes; one took
over the trade when her husband was murdered. After a Métis colony was established and a second one by
Lord Selkirk, a few European women began traveling west, including the Grey Nuns. Each group brings
remarkable stories of grit and perseverance.

Cost is $10, and preregistration is required.

Get your tickets here: https://events.humanitix.com/ladies-luncheon-roseau

This activity is made possible by the wonderful voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Northwest Minnesota Arts Council, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.