Episode 28
26:58

The Destruction of Wendake Part 1

Published March 5, 2026

A fragile peace fails and the destruction of the Wendat Confederacy begins. In this episode, we cover the legendary battles, the winter assault on St. Ignace an...

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A fragile peace fails and the destruction of the Wendat Confederacy begins. In this episode, we cover the legendary battles, the winter assault on St. Ignace and St. Louis, and the catastrophic losses that sent thousands fleeing to Ste. Marie. Part One of a two-part series.

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Natives and Newcomers: Canada's Heroic Age Reconsidered by Bruce Trigger

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Episode Info
Episode
28
Duration
26:58
Published
March 5, 2026