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More than Trading at the Forks

Posted on Nov 03, 2015 by The Forks Market

You can tell how much Brad Hewlett loves Forks Trading Company just by strolling through the store with him. He has a story to tell about each artisan showcased on the shelves. His eyes light up with each description of another unique product. And as he approaches the moccasin section, he...

Located at the junction of the Red and Assiniboine rivers, The Forks (also known as Nestawaya in Cree) has been a meeting place for over 6,000 years – located on the original lands of the Anishinaabe, Cree, Oji-Cree, Dakota and Lakota peoples and resides in the homeland of the Red River Métis. This place also has deep ties with Dene and Inuit peoples, operates with water from Shoal Lake 40 First Nation, and has welcomed people from all walks of life to trade, visit, and build community. In this spirit, all staff and administration here respect the Treaties that were made on these territories, acknowledge the harms and mistakes of the past, and dedicate ourselves to move forward in partnership with Indigenous communities in a spirit of reconciliation and collaboration.

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