Sainte-Marie among the Hurons

Sainte-Marie among the Hurons (French: Sainte-Marie-au-pays-des-Hurons) was a 17th century French Jesuit mission in Wendake, the land of the Huron (Wendat) nation, located near modern Midland, Ontario.

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French - 17th century - French - Jesuit - Wendake - Huron - Nation - Midland, Ontario

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The mission was established in 1639 to Christianize the indigenous Huron people in the Georgian Bay area. It was the first non-aboriginal settlement in what is now the province of Ontario.

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1639 - Christianize - Georgian Bay - Aboriginal - Ontario

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Eight missionaries from Sainte-Marie were martyred, and have been canonized by the Roman Catholic Church. A nearby church, the Martyrs' Shrine, commemorates the eight saints.

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Eight missionaries - Martyred - Canonized - Roman Catholic Church - Martyrs' Shrine

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The mission now operates as a living museum.

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