Wednesday 5 November 2014

A Glimpse into Wendat

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A History in Wendat


Where is Wendat spoken?
  • Northeast Oklahoma
  • Wyandotte (Wyandotte Nation) 
  • Quebec
  • Wendake communities (Huron-Wendat Nation)

 A Timeline:

17th century: Huron-Wendat Confederacy is made up of 5 tribes 
  • Mid-17th century saw dramatic decrease in Huron population as result of infectious disease brought by contact with European settlers
  • Alliance with French based on fur trade

1648-1649: the Iroquois Confederacy defeated and dispersed the Wendat
  • During these wars about half the Wendat population was destroyed

Contributors: 
Kari 
Kendra 
Lisa 
Saranya

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Students of LIN458

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