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It is undisputable that the discovery of the prosperity of the Canadian fur trade took away the rights and land of the aboriginal people of Canada changing them forever. Prior to the 16th century what is now Canada was entirely in the possession of its aboriginal peoples and the arrival of Europeans very quickly changed their way of life. ... The King decreed that trade with the Indian people must be done within the limits of the French colony and only by the recognized trading company; with heavy fines and taxes levied to restrict and confine the trade. ... Thus the gold of New France was not metal but furs…2
Companies were formed and charters were granted by the French crown in an attempt to exclude foreigners from this beneficial trade. ... Founded in 1670 it quickly became a leader in fur trade and still exists today. ... Through the change in social organization due to the introduction of trade goods and technology, forced assimilation and political modification, and the admittance of new diseases Canada’s Aboriginal population was inflicted with injuries that are felt to this day.
European goods were made available to Aboriginals, forcing changes in tribal relations and hunting patterns. Though most trade was arms and ammunitions, Hudson Bay Company records also show a growing desire for cloth, iron and hatchets. The existence of trading posts led the bands to adopt a more inactive lifestyle, both to control the trade and gain employment. Previously, many tribes had been nomadic, roaming after the herds that provided their food but because the fur trade now dominated, hunts were shorter but more deadly (due to the newly acquired weapons). ... New foods introduced by the traders’ wreaked havoc on the aboriginals, leading to illness and also affecting fertility and life expectancy.
Approximate Word count = 1405
Approximate Pages = 5.6
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