This book explores the Fur Trade from an Ojibwe perspective, offering insights into Ojibwe life, kinship and clan systems, technologies, and puts Ojibwe women back at the heart of this remarkable era. The fur trade was the first global trading system, and the Ojibwe people were key players in a historical period that has shaped the geography, social structures, and history of Minnesota, and the nation. More than 800 pen and ink drawings, connecting historical records and art, oral traditions, Western and Indigenous scholarship, family history, and contemporary artisans, tell this important story. End notes and bibliography included. Text is black and white, hardcover 200 pages. Estimated release date: April 30th, 2024.

White mug with Carl Gawboy's otter drawing from Fur Trade Nation printed on one side, Thunderbird Press logo on the other side.

Original drawing by Carl Gawboy from Fur Trade Nation screen printed on front (Thunderbird Press will not appear on front logo), Thunderbird Press logo screen printed on left sleeve, 100% cotton jersey, unisex sizing.

Original drawing by Carl Gawboy from Fur Trade Nation screen printed on front (Thunderbird Press will not appear on front logo), Thunderbird Press logo screen printed on left sleeve, 100% cotton jersey, unisex sizing.

The printers made some special limited-edition whoops copies (pages are on the incorrect page).