The widely acclaimed book, Champlain's Dream (Fischer, 2008) offers scholars and history enthusiasts a "dramatic and exciting" biography of expert navigator, North American explorer, visionary leader, and the "Father of New France," Samuel de Champlain. 

Architect of a "Grand Design" for New France, which he brought to fruition over the course of three decades, Champlain promoted intermarriage among French colonists and natives of North America, encouraged religious tolerance of Protestants, and aspired to "humanity and peace in a world of cruelty and violence."

Chapter 9, entitled, "Norumbega," (now known as Maine), brings to light the outcomes of three voyages that took place between 1604 and 1606, led by Champlain, de Mons, and Poutrincourt, respectively, during which time Samuel de Champlain emerged as a leader.

The following quotation from Fischer's book may provide insight as to the primary reason for Champlain's success as the leader of his mission, while his contemporaries failed so miserably in theirs. "He [Champlain] approached the Indians with only a few men, and made no display of weapons (though his men were armed and ready on their ship). He sat down with the Indians in another tabagie, took an interest in their ways, honored their customs, and treated them with respect."

An online version of the book (Fischer, D. H. (2008). Champlain's dream. 1st Simon & Schuster hardcover ed. Simon & Schuster) and Chapter 9 may be found here.

The Oceanographic Environmental Research Society (OERS) and the Association des Acadiens-Métis Souriquois (AAMS) are pleased to announce a new partnership between the two groups to help study the effects of climate change and human activities on the marine environment during the Summer (2025). This partnership, will create new information and foster the sharing of scientific research and traditional knowledge to help protect marine habitats. As well, this will create employment opportunities for the benefit of communities in the region of Clare; at the same time helping to protect a valuable resource. It is hoped that this effort will lead to future, long lasting funding opportunities. Stay tuned for future updates!

For more information about the AAMS - OERS partnership, 

• Visit https://acadiens-metis-souriquois.ca/aams-partners-with-oers.html
• Find OERS on Facebook or visit OERS on the Web

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