[6] In 1816, Thomas Douglas sent Norwegians to build a road linking York Factory and Lake Winnipeg.
In 1821, Norway House became the principal inland fur trading depot for the Hudson's Bay Company From then it became a convenient meeting place for the Council of the Northern Department of Rupert's Land.
After signing Treaty 5, the government was then responsible for the education, public health, and food supplies for the community.
In 1900, the Norway House Residential School was built to accommodate the educational needs of First Nations students primarily from northern Manitoba.
[10] Children experienced poor sanitation standards and learned skills pertaining to labour, such as housekeeping, sewing, and mending.