A Prelude to Change -
The Arrival of Europeans |
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The ancient history of the Ottawa Valley ends with the arrival of Europeans,
who recorded the way of life of the local Native people. In 1613, when
Champlain first travelled on the Ottawa River,
he met Algonquin bands and recorded their names: Quenongebin, Oüescariny,
Kinouchepirini, Kichesipirini, Otaguottouemin, Matou-oüescariny and
Charioquet. However, archaeologists are not sure if those people left behind
the artifacts found at late Woodland Period sites. More research is required. |