Native American and métis History
Please see the History of New France Page for the 17th Century Timelines that discuss in detail New France’s history in the Great Lakes and Mississippi Valley.
Artist Links - Artists known for there portraits of Native Americans during the 1830s
George Caitlin - Native American portraits held by the Smithsonian
Charles Bird King - Native American portraits held by the Smithsonian
George Winter - Portraits of Native Americans in Indiana. Collection hosted by Purdue University
Articles and Bibliographies
Proof that No Indians Lived in Permanent Villages on either Side of the Detroit River When Antoine de Lamothe, sieur de Cadillac, Founded Fort Pontchartrain on 24 July 1701, by Diane Wolford Sheppard
Native Americans – A Quick Reference and Research Guide, by Diane Wolford Sheppard
Partially Annotated Bibliography for the Native Americans Living in the Great Lakes, by Diane Wolford Sheppard
A Huron Carol, by Jean de Brébeuf, contributed by Diane Wolford Sheppard
Links
The Relationships between French Canadians and Native Americans: The Library of Congress' France in America website contains short articles which explain their relationships. Their relationships contrast greatly with the treatment that the Native Americans received from the British and the Americans. See: http://international.loc.gov/intldl/fiahtml/fiatheme3.html#track1
The Dictionary of Canadian Biographies’ Introductory Chapter The Indians of Northeastern North America: http://www.biographi.ca/en/theme_essays.html?p=2
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Details the geographic locations of Michigan's Native American tribes during the 17th century.
Research materials and historical resources focused on Canada's Indigenous and Métis populations.
Regional and national resources related to Native American history in Michigan.
Profiles exploring the traditions, identity, and cultural practices of Native Americans in Michigan during the 17th and 18th centuries.
Genealogical information on Métis families in the Detroit region.
Overhead View of Sainte Marie Among the Hurons, courtesy of the Museum; http://www.saintemarieamongthehurons.on.ca/sm/en/Home/index.htm
Interior of a reconstructed Huron or Wendat Longhouse - Courtesy of The Huronia Museum in Midland, Ontario, http://huroniamuseum.com/exhibits/huron-village/