Chronicles
			New France can be understood through the actions and exploits of the pioneering men and women who accomplished so much despite all the dangers and uncertainties of an adventure into the unknown. In this respect, Jacques Cartier, Samuel de Champlain and Paul Chomedey de Maisonneuve are certainly the male figures cited most often whereas, in the case of women, people often talk about Marie de l’Incarnation, Jeanne Mance and Marguerite Bourgeoys. Several other women made major contributions to the development of the new country, yet they are often relatively unknown. With this series of chronicles, we would like to take a few moments to leaf through the pages of History and discover a few exceptional women: Catherine Tekakouitha, Marie-Madeleine Chauvigny de la Peltrie, Agathe de Saint-Père, Marie Morin, Marie Barbier and Marguerite d’Youville.
						Jeanne LeBer
			First episode Catherine Tekakouitha (1656-1680) Second episode Marie-Madeleine Chauvigny de la Peltrie (1603-1671) Third episode Agathe de Saint-Père Le Gardeur de Repentigny (1657-1748) Fourth episode Marie Morin (1649-1730) Fifth episode Marie Barbier (1663-1739) Sixth episode Marguerite d'Youville (1701-1771) Back