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Oral traditions record, among other things, historical events.



This is my understanding from chatting with a number of First Nation in Canada.

Most of the tribe's stories were passed down verbally, rather than written down.


Keeping an oral record detailed and accurate over a 900 year span is difficult for human beings sadly.




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