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Changes in territory and technology of the Chipewyan

Arctic anthropology • 13 (1) • Published In 1976 • Pages: 6-11

By: Gillespie, Beryl C..

Abstract
In this short article, Gillepsie examines the new technologies the Chipewyan adopted as they moved into the boreal forest to harvest fur-bearing animals for the fur trade. European traders taught them to shoot rifles, set traps, and treat furs. The Chipewyan also adopted the larger Cree canoe to travel and transport goods along the lakes and rivers. The original Chipewyan canoe was small delicate affair used exclusively for fishing. The guns proved useful hunting woodland caribou, although the overall influence of firearms is still not well known.
Subjects
Hunting and trapping
Weapons
External trade
Boats
culture
Chipewyans
HRAF PubDate
2000
Region
North America
Sub Region
Arctic and Subarctic
Document Type
article
Evaluation
Creator Type
Unknown
Document Rating
4: Excellent Secondary Data
Analyst
Ian Skoggard ; 1999
Field Date
Not Specified
Coverage Date
1717-1825
Coverage Place
north-central Canada
Notes
Beryl C. Gillespie
Includes bibliographical references (p. 10-11)
LCCN
sf 78000711
LCSH
Chipewyan Indians