I am a half breed from the eastern edge of Turtle Island. My ancestors guarded the eastern door for thousands of years and greeted all travelers who came by boat to their islands and coves- there were many.
my distant relative Paul Chaisson has wrote a book about this. It is disputed by many people.
The claim is that the Chinese people had visited Cape Breton well before Columbus and there was actually a trade route.
Check it out.
Half of my relatives who don't believe they are native scoff at this.
the truth is clear.
Turtle island has always been the bridge for the transformation of all cultures.