Huronia (region)
Huronia (Wendat: Wendake) is a historical region in the province of Ontario, Canada. It is positioned between lakes Simcoe, Ontario, and Huron. Similarly to the latter, it takes its name from the Wendat or Huron, an Iroquoian-speaking people, who lived there from prehistoric times until 1649 during the Beaver Wars when they were defeated and displaced by the Five Nations of the Iroquois who lived in New York.
Wendake Huronia | |
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An early 20th century map showing the locations of settlements in Huronia, overlaid on a contemporary map of Ontario with towns and township boundaries. | |
| Common languages | Wendat language |
| Government | Tribal confederation |
| Today part of | Canada |
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