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This episode discusses Samuel de Champlain's journey into Huron country and his involvement in conflicts with the Iroquois Confederacy.

In 1615, Samuel de Champlain journeyed by canoe up the Ottawa River, through Lake Nipissing, and down Georgian Bay to the heart of the Huron country, near Lake Simcoe. During these journeys Champlain aided the indigenous Hurons in battles against the Iroquois Confederacy. As a result, the Iroquois became mortal enemies of the French. E236. Check out the YouTube version of this episode at https://youtu.be/f0lkE_iZy5c  which has accompanying visuals including maps, charts, timelines, photos, illustrations, and diagrams. Champlain's Dream by D.H. Fischer available at https://amzn.to/3GGi8Kz   Samuel de Champlain books available at https://amzn.to/40Ty6ck New France books available at https://amzn.to/3nXKYzy   ENJOY Ad-Free content, Bonus episodes, and Extra materials when joining our growing community on https://patreon.com/markvinet  SUPPORT this channel by purchasing any product on Amazon using this FREE entry LINK https://amzn.to/3POlrUD (Amazon gives us credit at NO extra charge to you).  Mark Vinet's HISTORICAL JESUS podcast at https://parthenonpodcast.com/historical-jesus Mark's TIMELINE video channel:  https://youtube.com/c/TIMELINE_MarkVinet…

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