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Jan 1, 1500
First Contact - Algonquian
The french explorers first came into contact with the Algonquian in the North East. -
Jan 17, 1550
French claim land
During the 16th Century France claimed land under the impression it was not inhabited. -
Catholic Missionary work, Fur Trade
Catholic missionary work was being heavily contemplated and the fur trade expanded greatly. -
Québec Founded
In 1608 a habitation was created by Samuel de Champlain, which became Québec. -
French Support Trading Partners
Samuel de Champlain supports the Huron and Algonquian, as they are his trading partners, but this ends up getting the Fox, Iroquois and, Sioux -
Treaty of Utrecht
There were tensions between english and french people over the fur trade which lead to the creation of the treaty. It allowed the french Cape Breton island, the St. Lawrence Islands, and he rights to fishing off the coast of Newfoundland, and allowed English Nova Scotia, and jurisdiction over Rupert's land and Newfoundland. -
Mixed Marriages Forbade
Lousis XIV banned mixed marriages (native and french), yet the Metis population was still expanding. -
Treaty of Paris
France gave up its colony, after losing a series of battles, and losing Montréal. -
Royal Proclamation
The Royal Proclamation was signed, this was important to the natives as it reserved a large portion of land for native hunting grounds.