Algonquian Men

The Algonquians are Patrilineal. In other words, relationships are established through the father. When a couple marries, the woman joins her husband’s family and lives with them. One could say that the man is considered to be the head of the family.

Men’s tasks

The main task of men was to make sure there was enough food for the entire band. It was the men who did the hunting and fishing. Men were also responsible for trading with other bands and nations. When the Algonquians were at war, the men did the fighting. When the band moved, the men carried almost nothing. Instead, they kept their weapons on hand so that they could hunt any game they might encounter along the way.

Important concepts & Big ideas Patrilineal society – Société paritaire Division of labour – Division du travail Resources – Ressources Rich in resources – Riche en ressources Warfare – la guerre Social Structure – Structure sociale Nomad – Nomad Trade Network – réseau de échanges

Connect the Facts Game Cards for this page:  English: Man head of family Men’s roles – warriors Men’s roles- hunters, fishers French: La société patrilinéaire Les rôles des hommes – les guerriers Les rôles des hommes – chasseurs, pêcheurs

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