Geetanjali, Jenny and Breanne

We are German-Irish settlers (from Germany moved to Ireland bla bla it's a long story) anyway, before we moved here we were lederhosen makers in Germany but the profession soon died out after everyone realized they looked goofy. so we went to Ireland (then all of the potatoes died) so we finally came over to Canada and have settled here in Quebec.
The land we were given is located right next to the river so we have a reliable source of fresh water. It has two flat areas (at different heights) separated by a small slope. The soil is good for growing (as we can tell by the abundance of ferns and trees). Many dogs are in the area. For most of the year the river will be beneficial as it provides water but during winter the water level may rise an we will be forced to stay on the highest possible land on our property.
The first three months will be crucial, we must make a house and clear a spot of land for crops. We will seek assistance from our neighbors and work together to get the job done. Some skill we have are our ability to sew and cook. We have brought with us a shovel, sewing material and German chocolate. We can hire people to clear the land and help build our new home which will make the job easier for us as well as help from our neighbors. we did not bring any food with us so hunting and gathering should be done immediately. To get by we make more tools, buy cooking material (possibly from a local merchant) and also find work either as farmers or possibly tailors as we are experienced in that field.
When we arrive and within the first 4 months we will have all our legal requirements complete (as we Germans work very fast) and we will also encounter our first winter. To survive that we will need to pre-collect food and create blankets and beds for ourselves. We will converse regularly with our neighbors to help develop our French and English and ensure we always have someone to help us. To us it is truly important that we cooperate with others as we may need something from them later. If a school or church is built near by we will certainly help build it for the good of the community. Lucky for us, transportation is not a problem. There are many walkways near our home.
To pay for goods and services we will make a living. To make a living we will be tailors or farmers. Maybe sell bottled water.