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About Sault-St-Louis
Kahnawake is an Iroquois (Mohawk) area which was called Sault-Saint-Louis when the Oblates arrived there. For many years it had been known as Caughnawaga, a corrupted form of the Iroquois Kahnawake. It was established by the Jesuits in 1667, under the patronage of Saint Francis Xavier and the mission continued to be served by the Jesuits until 1783. The formation of the village began in 1716. It is situated on the bank of the Saint Lawrence River, opposite Lachine. Diocesan priests took over from the Jesuits and the last of these was Father Marcoux. He worked there for thirty-six years. The Oblates took over the mission in 1855 and continued to serve it until 1892.
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 - Shrine of St. Kateri Tekakwitha
Church of St. Francis Xavier
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Established in 1668
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Shrine of St. Kateri Tekakwitha
Church of St. Francis Xavier
Kahnawake, QUÉBEC J0L 1B0
Established in 1668
Source: Google maps
Church of St. Francis Xavier
Kahnawake, QUÉBEC J0L 1B0
Established in 1668
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Sault-St-Louis, Québec, Canada
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LOCAL HISTORY
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The first Iroquois mission in New France bearing the name of Kentaké, was created in 1667.
Nine years later, the mission was moved to the Lachine rapids and renamed Kahnawake or "Mission near the rapids". In 1680, the village moved another time and was renamed Kahnawakon, or “Mission in the Rapids”.
1679 - Charles Ptolomée drowned
Lake St. Louis Old and New, Illustrated : and Cavelier De La Salle, 1893, p. 59 - 60
"Suffice it to state that a few of his Lachine settlers followed him in some of his far off expeditions : amongst others, Jean Michel, a saurgeion, Olivier Quesned, gunsmith, Jean Boursier dit Lavigne, Frs. Brunet dit le Bourbonnais, Vivien Magdelaine dit La Douceur, François Prud'homme, and Charles Ptolomée. This Ptolomée was drowned on the 30th April, 1679, at Sault St. Louis, befor3e the eyes of Jean Beslot, "Mr. de La Salle's clerk," says the register of Villemarie. No stress need be laid upon the perils of these expeditions, undertaken in small bark canoes or the like, in charge of a handful of men and directed through vast unknown lands, peopled by numerous wild and warlike tribes partly supplied, even then, with firemans."
In 1879, at the time of his death, Charles Ptolome was accompanying René-Robert Cavelier, Sieur de La Salle, fur trade magnate and explorer, and his retinue, in his...
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"Suffice it to state that a few of his Lachine settlers followed him in some of his far off expeditions : amongst others, Jean Michel, a saurgeion, Olivier Quesned, gunsmith, Jean Boursier dit Lavigne, Frs. Brunet dit le Bourbonnais, Vivien Magdelaine dit La Douceur, François Prud'homme, and Charles Ptolomée. This Ptolomée was drowned on the 30th April, 1679, at Sault St. Louis, befor3e the eyes of Jean Beslot, "Mr. de La Salle's clerk," says the register of Villemarie. No stress need be laid upon the perils of these expeditions, undertaken in small bark canoes or the like, in charge of a handful of men and directed through vast unknown lands, peopled by numerous wild and warlike tribes partly supplied, even then, with firemans."
In 1879, at the time of his death, Charles Ptolome was accompanying René-Robert Cavelier, Sieur de La Salle, fur trade magnate and explorer, and his retinue, in his...
1681 - Parish of St-François-Xavier-du-Sault-St-Louis established at Kahnawake
In 1696, the mission was moved further from the rapids and took the name Kanatakwente, meaning "the village as left".
More than 100 captives were taken from Deerfield, Massachusetts to Montreal and Kahnawake in 1704
Finally, in 1716, the village of Kahnawake occupied its current location.
Recorded by French Canadians in 1719 as a Jesuit mission, it has also been known as Seigneury Sault du St. Louis, Caughnawaga and 17 European spelling variations of the Mohawk Kahnawake.
The Jesuits managed the Seigneurie du Sault-Saint-Louis until April 1762, after the Seven Years' War and the British assumption of rule in New France.
The new governor Thomas Gage ordered the reserve to be entirely and exclusively vested in the Mohawk, under the Supervision of the Indian Department.
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In 1771 Kahnawake, twenty-two Mohawk pressed British officials to help them prevent two local families from bringing French families to settle "on lands reserved for their common use"
By the 1790s and early 19th century, visitors often described the "great mixture of blood" at Kahnawake. They noted that many children who appeared to be of European ancestry were being brought up culturally as Mohawk.
In 1822 Kahnawake, agent Nicolas Doucet reported that the community was growing frustrated by marriages
in which white husbands acquired rights over the lives and properties of their Iroquois wives according to British Canadian laws, especially as the Iroquois culture was matrilineal, with descent and property invested in the maternal line.
In 1828, the village of Kahnawake expelled white traders who were "poisoning" the Iroquois "with rum and spirituous liquors".
In the 1830s, Kahnawake was the largest Aboriginal village in Lower Canada, populated by a thousand farmers, hunters, warriors and craftsmen.
The economic level of the inhabitants was quite high and almost every family owned a horse, pigs and cattle. Many grew corn and potatoes, others also grew barley, peas, beans or wheat, but this crop was rather rare.
Thirty-three Kahnawake (Mohawk) died in the collapse of the Quebec Bridge in 1907, one of the worst construction failures of all time.
Here's a list of places to go and things to do in Sault-St-Louis and its surrounding areas:
Visit Parc des Rapides: This scenic park is known for its stunning views of the Lachine Rapids on the St. Lawrence River. It's an excellent spot for picnics, birdwatching, or simply taking a leisurely stroll along the riverside pathways.
Explore Parc Angrignon: Located nearby in Montreal, this park features beautiful gardens, a pond, walking trails, and even a small zoo. It's a great place for a family outing or a romantic walk.
Take a Walk in Sault-St-Louis Park: The town's namesake park is a peaceful green space perfect for a relaxing afternoon walk or a family picnic.
Montreal Botanical Garden: Just a short drive away in Montreal, you can explore one of the most renowned botanical gardens in the world. It boasts an extensive collection of plants and stunning thematic gardens.
LaSalle Bike Path: Enjoy a bike ride along the scenic bike path that runs along the Lachine Canal. It's a great way to soak in the natural beauty of the area.
Maison Saint-Gabriel: This historic ...
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Explore Parc Angrignon: Located nearby in Montreal, this park features beautiful gardens, a pond, walking trails, and even a small zoo. It's a great place for a family outing or a romantic walk.
Take a Walk in Sault-St-Louis Park: The town's namesake park is a peaceful green space perfect for a relaxing afternoon walk or a family picnic.
Montreal Botanical Garden: Just a short drive away in Montreal, you can explore one of the most renowned botanical gardens in the world. It boasts an extensive collection of plants and stunning thematic gardens.
LaSalle Bike Path: Enjoy a bike ride along the scenic bike path that runs along the Lachine Canal. It's a great way to soak in the natural beauty of the area.
Maison Saint-Gabriel: This historic ...
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