Indigenous Peoples and Environmental Change
Voyageurs were skilled French-Canadian fur traders and explorers who played a crucial role in the fur trade during the 17th and 18th centuries. They were known for their expertise in navigating the vast waterways of North America, transporting goods and furs between trading posts and settlements. Their activities contributed significantly to the expansion of European influence in the North American West and facilitated cultural exchanges between Indigenous peoples and Europeans.
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