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The Chipewyans
A prominent Indigenous group encountered during travels.
minor
Also known as Knisteneaux, Chipewyans, Knisteneaux and Chipewyans
First appearance: To the Frozen Ocean in 1789
The Chipewyans's tie to The Indians is one of the pressures that moves Journals—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
Indigenous group encountered and interacted with during the journeys.
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With The Indians (rivalry): The Chipewyans and Indians are often in conflict or competition over territory and resources. With The Eskimo (rivalry): The Chipewyans and Eskimo are traditional enemies, often clashing over…
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Relationship types
- Rivalry
- Other
Character groups
- Referenced explorers and peoples
- Expedition companions and guides
- Protagonist
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- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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- The Indians
rivalry · negative
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- The Eskimo
rivalry · negative
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The Chipewyans appears across 14 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.
- Journals To the Frozen and Pacific Oceans in 1789 and 1793
- To the Frozen Ocean in 1789
- II
- Chapter V
- Chapter VI
- Chapter VII
- I
- Chapter II
- +6 more
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