New archaeological findings and historical analyses are shedding light on a dark and overlooked chapter of North American history: the exploitation of Indigenous child slaves in New France. Recent studies have uncovered evidence revealing that Indigenous children were systematically enslaved and subjected to harsh conditions, challenging long-held perceptions of colonial relations in the region. These revelations not only deepen our understanding of the colonial era but also prompt a reevaluation of the legacy of slavery beyond the Atlantic slave trade. This article explores the groundbreaking research bringing the forgotten stories of these Indigenous child slaves to the forefront.
Forgotten Indigenous Child Slaves in New France Brought to Light by Recent Archaeological Findings
Recent excavations at several sites in present-day Quebec have uncovered harrowing evidence of Indigenous children subjected to enslavement during the era of New France. These findings challenge the…
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Author : Samuel Brown
Publish date : 2025-07-06 17:47:00
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