The Huron, the deemed enemy of the Iroquois, in actuality was not so different from the peoples of the Iroquois confederation. The Huron had a smaller population but overall similar social organization and environment. However, the more northern and climatically cooler location of the Huron was seen to be quite advantageous by the Iroquois. The Huron settlement had lighter, more fertile soil and was bounded by water resources that provided plenty of fish for subsistence (Trigger 1990, 6). The settlement was also positioned at the edge of the Canadian Shield, which provided access to a plethora of resources such and game, native coppers, and furs (Trigger 1990, 5). The Iroquoian peoples envied these environmental advantages and thus the Huron
