The Aboriginal Peoples: Fact and Fiction

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The Aboriginal Peoples: Fact and Fiction
  • Rediscovering Indigenous peoples
  • Distinct rights: What does it all mean?
  • Sharing Territory
  • Overcoming prejudices
  • A bright future ahead: Drawing inspiration from the past
Quiz Unraveling Myths
Quiz Unraveling Myths
  • About
  • Timeline
  • Key Figures
  • The 11 Indigenous Nations of Québec
  • Glossary
  • Bibliography
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  1. Fact and Fiction
  2. Key Figures
  3. Nicolas Vincent Tsawenhohi

Nicolas Vincent Tsawenhohi

Grand Chief of the Huron-Wendat Nation

  • Aboriginal leaders
  • Aboriginal movements
  • Self-determination

Nicolas Vincent Tsawenhohi, Grand Chief of the Huron-Wendat Nation, presented a wampum belt to King George IV of England in 1825. Alongside other chiefs, he met with King George IV in hopes of winning a dispute over the lands of the Sillery Seigneury.

 Tsawenhoni

To learn more:

  • Transferring a wampum necklace - A Relationship Based on Alliances and Treaties
  • International Recognition of the Rights of Aboriginal Peoples - Reconciling Distinct Rights and Equality Rights

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The Aboriginal Peoples: Fact and Fiction
  • About
  • Key Figures
  • The 11 Indigenous Nations of Québec
  • Timeline
  • Glossary
  • Bibliography
  • Français
Quiz Unraveling Myths
Quiz Unraveling Myths

This site features content from the 3rd edition of Aboriginal Peoples: Fact and Fiction printed in 2019.

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