I am a former employee of Hudson Bay Northern Stores (currently spun off into the North West Company) back in the 1970's.  I was posted at Atikameg first nation in northern Alberta. The store was in the middle of the first nations reserve and had been there for over 200 years - long before there ever was a reserve. One of the most common furs that we would buy from first nation trappers was muskrat. 
To this day, I wear a classic muskrat fur hat similar to the RCMP issue. It is the warmest, best option for a winter hat on a cold day.
I wear my hat proudly in honour of 300 years of the Hudson Bay Company and all the Bay and first nations men and women who engaged in the trade. It is a symbol of Canada  every bit as much as the beaver (our national symbol) and a reminder of the origins of this great country. I am now an old man and I will not give up my hat for anyone.