For many early pioneers, arriving in their new homeland after a long and arduous journey, the struggle to survive began by building nothing more than a crude shelter to protect the family. Clearing enough land to build their first home and plant crops was difficult - most had only primitive tools, and in the beginning, the land was cleared without the help of animals such as horses or oxen. For most early pioneers, their homes, furnishings and even utensils, were made from the trees cut from their land.

Teacher's resources available under Additional info tag. French language version: DVD370 - Construire une première maison.