The History and Archaeology of the Iroquois du Nord: Historical Context for the Haudenosaunee and Europeans
In the third episode of this four-part series, Ronald Williamson, co-editor of The History and Archaeology of the Iroquois du Nord, provides historical context for the Iroquois du Nord, a series of Haudenosaunee settlements on the north shore of Lake Ontario in the 1600s. He describes the conflicts between the French, English, and Dutch during this time period, in addition to background on the Beaver Wars. Ron also explains why Haudenosaunee satellite settlements were typically occupied for 20 years before moving to new areas. Last, he digs into the characteristics of the Haudenosaunee nations in the 17th century, paying particular attention to their relations with neighboring Indigenous groups and Europeans. Ron covers various diplomatic strategies, language use, and geographic scope.
Editor’s Note: “Iroquois du Nord” refers to a series of Haudenosaunee settlements in the 1660s-70s on the north shore of Lake Ontario. As Ron explains in episode 332, “Iroquois” was a European term assigned to Haudenosaunee peoples, which are comprised of the Mohawk, Oneida, Onondaga, Cayuga, Seneca, and Tuscarora. To learn more, Richard Hill, a Tuscarora and a contributor to the book, discusses Haudenosaunee territory and archives in an interview with The Canadian Encyclopedia.
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