SOAN 3100 Chapter Notes - Chapter 3: 3 Women, Gender Role, Schefferville
1 Oct 2017
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In the past, these individuals from labrador lived by hunting wild animals such as moose, caribou, beaver, bear and others through fishing. They hunted with bows and arrows and numerous traps. The meat was smoked dried for storage gathering nuts and seeds in the summer. Living in tents constructed with approximately 25 poles was generally shared with 18 people. They wore breach clothes and moccasins travelling by snow shoes in the winter. They spoke their own language and told their own stories. A young child named (cid:498)le jeune(cid:499) lived with them for a year giving an accurate picture of their living arrangements. Their group social ethic counted on generosity and cooperation. Those who did not share were seen as disrespectful. They had no leaders but men who had influence and great ability. They were in charge of the home and men did not interfere.
