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Genetic study questions settler-Indigenous relations in New France
A research team led by the Université de Montréal has analyzed human remains discovered in Old Montreal, yielding unexpected genetic insights. The findings challenge traditional historical narratives surrounding early settler and Indigenous relations in New France. Researchers utilized advanced genetic analysis techniques to trace the lineage and origins of the individuals. The unexpected results prompt a re-evaluation of the demographic and social interactions that defined the colonial era in North America.