Weskarini Algonquin First Nation information

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The Weskarini Algonquin First Nation, also known as Wàwàckeciriniwak ("people of the deer[-clan]"), the Algonquian Proper, La Petite Nation, Little Nation, Ouaouechkairini, Ouassouarini, Ouescharini, Ouionontateronon (Wyandot language), or Petite Nation, are a group of indigenous peoples in Canada. They have been confused with the Petun in some writings, but are in fact a separate group. Their traditional homeland is located on the north side of the Ottawa River along the Lievre River and the Rouge River in Quebec. They also lived near Petite-Nation River which is so named in reference to the Weskarini.

The Weskarini had good trade relations with the Wyandot (which are mistaken for the Wendat Huron People) in their region before and during the early colonial period.^[1]