jobs
the traders
could read and write, often came from a rich family, managed the
post or several posts
Suppliers
Ojibwe and Dakota who supplied the Europeans with the things
they needed to live. Often it was things like food, clothes, and even canoes
according to the ojibwe story what are we standing on right now
a huge turtle
which season did Ojibwe spend the least time hunting
summer because food was abundant instead of hunting they worked on their garden
why did the Ojibwe people want to get from trading
beaver fur
The clerks
worked for the partner managed day-to-day operations, and could
read and write. They often dreamed of being a trader one day.
Guides
Ojibwe and Dakota who showed the Europeans the woods and water teaching them how to navigate the land
why do you think ojibwe moved from the northeast
to follow their prophecies and to avoid more conflict with the iroquois
jobs in the winter for men,woman and boys
men would hunt elk and deer
woman would make clothes
boys would play a trapping game
why did they want beaver fur
for hats
The voyageurs
spent most of their time in the woods and water working to
bring the pelts to the posts. Most could not read or write.
Interpreter
Often Dakota and Ojibwe who knew European languages as well
as their native language and helped the traders talk and negotiate with others from their tribes
would you say the ojibwe journey was quick
no because they took seven a long the way guided by their prophecies
what material would people in ojibwe use to make cannoes
birch
why did they what hats
to be attractive to women
The hunters
Dakota and Ojibwe men. They spent the winter hunting beavers,
muskrats, and other animals. They often used traps to catch the animals
the Ojibwe stayed in a large in the winter to stay safe
true or false
false
why were the woman attracted to the hats
it proves that the man can pay for her expensises
The pelt preparers
Dakota and Ojibwe women who would cut and clean the skin of the animals
what were the main two things the Ojibwe did in the spring
making maple sugar and building canoes