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PRESENTATION OUTLINE

THE FUR TRADE

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AUTUMN

  • October 1804
  • October 1804
  • John Sayer at snake river site
  • John Sayer at snake river site
  • Ojibwe were frequent visitors
  • Relationships developed
  • Many goods were received
  • Many goods were received
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WINTER

  • Men trapped beavers
  • Women prepared furs and meals
  • Voyeguers went to ojibwe lodges

SUMMER

  • Rendevous event at grand portage
  • Fur trade lasted for weeks
  • Traded furs for trapping essentials

SPRING

  • John sayer counted pelts
  • Sayer's party arrived at fort william
  • Worked very hard during this time