What is "batiscan"

Batiscan (or Batisquan) was a chief of the Algonquin people in the area of Trois-Rivières, Quebec around 1610 to 1629. He met the explorer Samuel de Champlain upon his return to Quebec in 1610 and held a feast for him. In 1611, Champlain met Batiscan again, and the chief provided him with useful information about other tribes in the area, although he declined to provide guides for exploring the region of Saint-Maurice River. In June 1629, Champlain suggested the formation of a council of five chiefs. The proposal was approved by a general council of the Indians of the region. Batiscan served on the board of the five counts. However, this takes place shortly before the British capture of Quebec in July 1629.

Batiscan was an indigenous leader of the Canada in the 17th century.

Batiscan may also refer to:

• The Batiscanie, Quebec, an area corresponding to the watershed of Batiscan River, located on the north shore of St. Lawrence river, in the province of Quebec, in Canada
• The Batiscan River flows south from the Lake Edward in Upper Mauricie, in province of Quebec, Canada) to empty into the St. Lawrence River
• The Lordship of Batiscan was located on the north shore of St. Lawrence river
• Batiscan, Quebec is a municipality in the province of Quebec, Canada, located in Les Chenaux Regional County Municipality (RCM), in Mauricie
• Sainte-Geneviève-de-Batiscan, Quebec, a Canadian parish municipality of Quebec located in the regional county municipality (RCM) Les Chenaux
• The Catholic parish Saint-François-Xavier-de-Batiscan has the same territory as the municipality of Batiscan, Quebec