Marie Olivier Sylvestre Manitouabe8ich (1624-1665) Introduction Marie Olivier Sylvestre Manitouabe8ich (also spelled Manitouabeouich, Manitouabewich, Manithabehich, or Manitouabewick) was a historically significant figure in early Canadian history. She is widely recognized as the first Indigenous woman to marry a Frenchman in New France (now Canada). Her life and heritage bridge Indigenous and European cultures during the formative period of Canadian history. The name “Ouchistaouichkoue” appears in a citation where she served as godmother in 1642. Her Indigenous birth name was 8chista8ichi8e Manitouabe8ich (pronounced: Ouchistauichkoue Manitouabeouich).[1] Origins and Early Life Marie was born around 1624 (some sources incorrectly cite September 10, 1615, but without documentation). She was the daughter of Roch Manitouabéouich…

Marie Rolet aka Rollet, Roillet, Hébert, Hubou Born about 1580 in St-Germain-des-Prés, Paris, Île-de-France, France Daughter of Jean Rollet and Anne Cogu Sister of Claude (Rolet) Rollet Died: 27 May 1649 age 69 in Québec, Canada, Nouvelle-France Marie Rolet (circa 1580 – 1649)Marie Rolet was born around 1580 in Paris, France, to Jean Rollet, a royal cannoner, and Anne Cogu. She grew up in a well-off family and was educated, which was rare for women at the time. She married François Dufeu, but he passed away before she remarried. On February 19, 1601, at about 21 years old, she married Louis Hébert, a 36-year-old Parisian apothecary. They had three children:…