The La Grande Paix de Monéral, also known as the Great Peace of Montreal, was a historic treaty signed in 1701 between the French, their First Nation allies, and the Iroquois Confederacy. This treaty marked a significant achievement for peace and diplomacy in colonial North America. The treaty recognized the collective rights and identities of the First Nations and their autonomy over their territories. It provided a framework for peaceful coexistence between the First Nations and the French, allowing for trade and mutual respect. The La Grande Paix de Monéral was a landmark treaty in the history of Canada, setting a precedent for the importance of collective identity and collective rights in building lasting peace and cooperation between different cultures and nations.