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Métis: A Historical Scientific Prospective

Métis: A Historical Scientific Prospective

Métis from a Historical Scientific Prospective Throughout the 18th century and well into the 19th, an intense battle raged in the academic community. It was the time of expansion and enlightenment, along with the development of many areas of science that still exist...
Etienne Pigarouiche – The Final Chapter

Etienne Pigarouiche – The Final Chapter

This is the second part to the story of Etienne Pigarouiche.  Read part 1 here. Etienne Pigarouiche and his adventures brought him to Sillery, where he devoted his life to the Church and to his people.  Here, he was married to Marguerite Oupitaouabamouku.  He was...
Etienne Pigarouiche – Tent Shaker

Etienne Pigarouiche – Tent Shaker

Etienne Pigarouiche was an interesting and vivid character in history.  He was the medicine man for the Allumette Island Ojibway of Kichesipirini (Great River) Band.  His role as medicine man, healer, and shaman was a very important role within the tribe, and he had a...
The Mystery and Legacy of Ots-Toch

The Mystery and Legacy of Ots-Toch

Much of what we know of Ots-Toch is third-hand accounts.  A Mohawk woman born in the village at Canajahorie, her birth was not written in official records, and most of what is known about her birth is in context of her life. Ots-Toch was born to a woman who in her own...