The definition of Montagnais is a Native American Indian tribe
from Northern Quebec in Canada. Facts About the Montagnais -
Many of the current tribe still exist and live in the same area
of Quebec today. - It is commonly believed that the name of
Quebec actually came from one of the names given the tribe,
Kebik. - Montagnais speakers refer to their native language as
Innu-Aimun. Most Montagnais children can speak their native
language. - The Montagnais tribe were nomadic and moved
according to the changing of the seasons. - The Montagnais tribe
depended on the environment to save in a number of ways
including for their: - Food - In the spring, salmon and eel were
their main sources of food. In winter they depended on the
hunting of both small and large game, such as porcupine,
caribou, moose, and elk. - Clothing - It was typical to see
clothing made of buckskin or other animal skins and natural
materials. - Shelter - The Montagnais lived in wigwams and
covered the wigwams with animal skins, reeds, mats and b