- What traditional tools did indigenous people use before the fur traders brought “modern” tools, such as iron and glass beads?
- How might the introduction of modern tools affect the social structures of indigenous peoples?
- What companies that got their start during the fur trade era, are still in operation today? What relationships do they have with indigenous people?
- What are a few items in my home that make daily living more convenient?
- What are some “must have” items that I absolutely could not live without? What would I include in my own “possibles” bag? Why are these things important to me?