Native Women of the Northern Pacific Coast: An Historical Perspective, 1830-1900

Discusses the economic independence and position of strength of the Nishga and Tsimshian women of the northern Pacific coast from 1830-1900. Despite the beliefs that the fur trade and missions had a negative impact upon the roles and status of native women, the status of women in the northern Pacific coast did not decline. The roles and status of Canada's northern Pacific coast women, which moved from a position of strength in the traditional era to a position of strength in the mission era, are examined.