The Huron were neither French nor Dutch. They were a Native American people who lived in the Great Lakes region of North America, primarily in what is now southern Ontario, Canada. They were part of the Iroquoian language family and were closely related to the Iroquois Confederacy, which was made up of several other Iroquoian-speaking nations. The Huron were known for their longhouses, which were large, communal dwellings that could house up to 100 people, as well as their distinctive bark canoes, which were used for transportation and hunting. The Huron had a complex social and political organization, with a system of chiefs and councils that governed the nation. They were also known for their rich cultural traditions, including their ceremonial dances and music.