Fur Trade
What was the main reason for the Fur Trade?
Hats made out of fur became very fashionable in Europe
Who are the Metis descended from?
British, or Canadien traders and First Nations
Joseph and Frank Lamoureux were Francophone brothers who came to Alberta. They brought over family and friends and soon others came; establishing a larger Francophone community in Alberta. What brought these brother's to Alberta?
The brothers saw that Alberta had good farm land
Who were the Grey Nuns and Father Lacombe?
Catholic missionaries who worked to better Alberta. Some of the things they did included building hospitals, caring for orphans, and building schools.
What are the British Isles
The British Isles include England, Scotland, Wales, and Ireland.
Who are Voyageurs?
Michif is a Metis language that combines which two languages?
French and Cree
Who are Francophones and who are Canadiens?
Francophone - Someone who's first and main language is French
Canadien - A Francophone who is born in Canada
Who were the Protestant missionaries?
Missionaries who were not Catholic. They did many of the same things as Catholic missionaries.
What fur was most desired in the fur trade?
Beaver
Name the two major rival companies in the Fur Trade
Hudson' Bay Company and Northwest Trading Company
Identify 3 ways that the Metis helped the fur trade
1. Translating
2. Making Pemmican
3. Creating the York boat. This is important because soon materials became too heavy and canoes could not carry enough.
Where are the only official Metis settlements in Canada located?
Alberta
What is a missionary?
Someone who travels in order to teach religion
Why do you think there are different opinions about missionaries and what they did?
These places were made by trading companies in order to conduct business. They had many buildings with surrounding walls in order for protection.
Fort
What is Pemmican and why was it so important for the fur trade?
Dried meat, which is then powdered and added to hot Buffalo grease along with dried Berries. It was nutritious and never went bad.
Which areas did HBC and Northwest Company Represent
HBC- Owned by British
Northwest Company - based out of Montreal Quebec
Why were many forts built along the rivers?
For quicker and easier transportation
What are two symbols that the Metis use in their cultural identity?
Flag (with infinity symbol)
Colorful waist sash
What is a portage?
Portage is a french term that means "carry." It was used to refer to men carrying canoes and supplies over their shoulders and across the land.