The Montagnais were hunter-gatherers who lived in the spruce forests and low hills along the St. Lawrence River in summer, moving inland for hunting in autumn. They traveled by canoe in summer and snow shoes in winter, using toboggans to carry cargo. Father Paul Le Jeune accompanied the Montagnais to learn their language and customs while trying to convert them to Christianity, though they were more interested in his foreign beliefs than converting. He endured many hardships including the harsh climate and carrying cargo on the journey.

1. Hannah Houze The Jesuit Relations

2. The Montagnais Fur trading Hunter gatherers Lived in spruce forests and low rocky hills In summer, they foraged for food along the St. Lawrence River In autumn, they moved to inland hunting grounds In summer, used canoes to travel. When it began to snow and the rivers froze over, they traveled using snow shoes and used wooden toboggans to transport cargo Traded furs with the French

3. Paul Le Jeune Father Paul Le Jeune followed The Montagnais on their search for game Goal was to learn their language and customs better, while also try to rid them of their superstitions and convert them to Christianity Unfortunately, the Natives were more entertained by the Father’s beliefs and strange ways rather that interested in converting Le Jeune had to endure man hardships, including harsh climate, freezing temperatures, and having to carry a lot of cargo on his journey