Which term describes a North West Company employee?

• A. York boats
• B. Nor'westers
• C. Canadiens
• D. Cree

Answer: (B)

The term for someone who worked for the North West Company is Nor'westers. This nickname comes from the company’s name and was used in historical accounts to refer to the traders and voyageurs who sailed through the interior, set up posts, and carried goods for the North West Company. It highlights the distinct workforce of that fur‑trading rivalry with Hudson’s Bay Company, especially the hardy men who traveled long distances to trade with Indigenous peoples.

York boats are a kind of boat used by fur traders, not a descriptor for people. Canadiens refers to French-Canadian people, not a job title within the company. Cree is an Indigenous group, also not an employment label for North West Company staff.