Iroquoians and Algonquians around 1500

Below is a side-by-side comparison of the pages contained in each of these two society sections of our website.

Iroquoians in 1500 section	Algonquians in 1500 section
Territorial and PopulationPopulation comes from the Latin populus, meaning “the people.”  We say population when we talk about a group… changes
A territory rich in natural resources Iroquois territory Around 100 000 people	The Algonquian territory’s resources The Algonquian territory Around 70 000 people
Prominent Individuals
Donnacona	Oral tradition
Social Groups
Iroquois Men Iroquois Women	Algonquian Men Algonquian Women
Daily LifeDaily life is the things that you do every day as part of your normal life….
Life in a longhouse Fun and games A sedentary way of life Corn porridge on the menu Clothes for every season Objects for every need	Living in a wigwam Nomads Adapted clothing and objects Many languages, one family
Language, Culture & Religion
Spirits and shamans Surrounded by natural forces Oral tradition: the word is king One linguistic family, several dialects	Many languages, one family
Agriculture, commerceCommerce – Commerce means buying and selling items, goods, and services. Commerce – Le commerce consiste… & industry
Bartering: trading between nations Survival by gathering, hunting, fishing, farming	Hunting, fishing and gathering Bartering
Government
Organized by nation and confederation The importance of the clan	Choosing a chief Nations and bands
Transportation & Communication
Getting around: Rivers and forest trails	From canoe to toboggan