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NEWSPAPER CONTRIBUTION 21. MAN AND THE BEAVER (III), MONTREAL GAZETTE, 24 NOVEMBER 1848.[1].

  • Published In: Publications of the Champlain Society, 2025, v. 3. P. 267 1 of 2

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Abstract

The article discusses the impact of French colonization on Indigenous peoples in Canada, highlighting both beneficial and detrimental changes. It notes that the introduction of tools such as steel and flint, kettles, and axes significantly improved the daily lives of Indigenous people, reducing their reliance on traditional methods for fire preservation and food preparation. The article also describes how the French provided firearms to select chiefs, enhancing their hunting capabilities, particularly for beavers, which became a primary target due to their valuable furs. Despite the increased hunting efficiency, the article emphasizes that beaver populations remained resilient, adapting to hunting pressures with new behaviors and burrow systems. [Extracted from the article]

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  • Source:Publications of the Champlain Society. 2025/01, Vol. 3, p267
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Zoology
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:0384-6202
  • Accession Number:189265564
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