| Tribal Relations |
- Even before the arrival of Europeans, trade between neighbouring Eastern Woodlands Algonquian groups was common. Beaver furs were very important in trade.
- There was also trade between the Iroquois and Algonquians. For example, the Nipissing weren't farmers themselves, but they traded fish for Huron corn.
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Beaver Pelt |
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| War |
- Unlike their Iroquois neighbours to the west, the Algonquian people of the Eastern Woodlands were not as involved in fighting and warfare.
- It is believed that localized intertribal feuds did occur, but it was rare for any dispute to escalate into a full-fledged war.
- Since Algonquian village-bands (small, localized groups of people) were independent of one another, the relations between neighbouring Algonquian groups usually varied locally.
- The Algonquian's relationship with the Iroquois also varied throughout the years. Often times, relations were hostile.
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Algonquin warrior |
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