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-1000 to 1500 Introduction

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Most of New Brunswick�s 1000 known archaeological sites belong to this time period in history. Many of these sites contain spectacular records of cross-cultural exchange systems, regional adaptation, and cultural influences.

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During this time period the unique cultures of Maliseet, Mi�kmaq and Passamaquoddy became well established, as Wabanuwok were adapting to the regions and resources of their homeland.

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These were the cultures that were encountered by European visitors. It is said that Koluskap and his grandmother were the first to cross the ocean in their stone canoe to visit Europe. Upon returning, they warned Wabanuwok about the coming of Europeans.

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Around the year 1,000, a Viking trader , Bjarni Herjulfson, went to visit his father in Greenland. While on his way, he became lost and found three islands. This was the coast of North America. Learning of his discovery, another Viking, Leif Erickson soon followed, reaching a place he called �Vinland the Good�. Lief�s brother, Thorvald explored farther westward, and for two years, he and his fellow Vikings sailed along the coastline, trading with people who lived here.



 
 
 
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