1. The Jesuit Relations

2. Introduction Society of Jesus distinguished by their livelihood Missions spread the people across the surrounding parts Using the past government knowledge they could form their own government as they explored

3. Introduction Two Confederacies of the Huron and Iroquoians Jesuits distinguished the Hurons as a single group and the Iroquoians more individually controlled The Natives were well aware of outside forces before the Jesuits because of trade

4. The Natives Drawn into Detail

5. 3 – Disease and MedicineHuron Practices Some Diseases were cleansed by their festivals and singing which allowed comfort The poor diseased people had mysterious methods of bringing healing through uttering words The survivor usually would lie saying they are healed so that the attention would leave

6. 3 – Disease and MedicineThe Influenza Epidemic The Jesuits were slightly placed out of comfort The Hurons were wiped out as the disease spread Very little methods of healing were successful Only hope was to try and comfort the lost soul

7. 4 – Diplomacy and WarPeace Negotiations at Three Rivers Truces were made between the 2 Confederacies periodically but ineffective Great measures created a significant goal to help them become peaceful Presents were traded to signify Diplomacy

8. 4 – Diplomacy and WarIroquois Attacks on Algonquins As usual War resumed False or True Accusitions led to attacks on the opposite Confederacy which led to yet another War Their blood thirsty nature gave them a brutal war

9. 6 – Missions to the IroquoisMission to the Mohawk Country French Treaties allowed Missionaries to form Ambushes were setup to prevent invading people such as the Missionaries Families came open to receive the Mission statement

10. 6 – Missions to the IroquoisThe Mohawks Converted Jean Pierron was an addicted Missionary Leading over 53 people to Christ Jean felt he did all he could His role was commonly adapted to the Natives and the Mohawk towns

11. 7 – Martyrs and MysticsThe Ordeal of Isaac Jogues Born wealthy and raised to become a monk He suffered tremendously Lived in a dangerous life behind enemy lines Traveling frequently opened the door for ambushes to overpower their forces

12. 7 – Martyrs and MysticsA Native Saint A Native like Catherine Tegahkouita was not destined to live fruitfully Her life was based on her attitude that gave her advantage over others She overcame the Sexual restrain many put on her because of her being a woman