“Québec Values” started in North America with 40 First Nations 
The Treaty of the Great Peace of Montréal (1701)
The French (at that time they already call themselves “Canadiens”), in negotiating followed their traditional policy in the Americas, where the relationship with some of the 40 Natives Nations was characterized 
by mutual respect and admiration 
and based on dialogue 
and signed in “Treaty of the Great Peace of Montréal” (August 4th, 1701) is a unique diplomatic event in the history of the Americas.  A peace treaty (1701) still valid and recognized between New France and 39 First Nations of North America/ a peace treaty that is recognized today as a political, diplomatic and military event of great importance in the history of North America. The “Montréal Peace Treaty” provided a framework for relations between the signatory Aboriginal nations and its terms remained fresh in their collective memory.