The History and Archaeology of the Iroquois du Nord: Introduction to the Book and the Mystery
The History and Archaeology of the Iroquois du Nord delves into the mystery surrounding the Iroquois du Nord, a series of Haudenosaunee settlements on the north shore of Lake Ontario in the 17th century. Ronald Williamson, co-editor of the title and Founder and Senior Associate of Archaeological Services Inc., joins The Authority File to discuss the lack of published material on the archeology of these sites and how he hopes this title will act as a starting point for future study and discovery. In this four-part series, he also provides general historical context for this time period, characteristics of the Haudenosaunee during these settlements, and Indigenous art and other site materials—pottery, glass beads, decorated antler combs—explored in the book.
In this first episode, Ron provides an overview of his work as an archaeological and cultural heritage consultant and his ties to the academic world as adjunct faculty. In addition, he chats about the history of the Iroquois du Nord, how the book came together, and its publication as part of the Mercury Series, a publishing partnership between the University of Ottawa Press and the Canadian Museum of History.
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 this episode, “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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