Ancient history

What did the Haida people traded?

The Haida people are indigenous to the Pacific Northwest Coast of North America. They had a rich culture and traded with other indigenous peoples as well as European explorers. Some of the items that the Haida people traded included:

* Canoes: The Haida people were skilled canoe builders and their canoes were highly prized by other indigenous peoples.

* Furs: The Haida people hunted a variety of animals, including sea lions, seals, and bears. Their furs were used to make clothing and other items.

* Dried fish: The Haida people dried fish, such as salmon and halibut, to preserve it for later consumption. They often traded this fish to interior peoples who did not have access to the ocean.

* Copper: The Haida people mined copper and used it to make a variety of tools and weapons. They also traded copper with other indigenous peoples.

* Slaves: The Haida people sometimes enslaved other indigenous peoples and traded them to European explorers.