Did the Vikings ever encounter Native Americans or First Nations Tribes? If so, were the Vikings diplomatic or savage?

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I've always been curious and I've heard stories about the prehistoric people of Baffin Island in Canada, particularly referenced in this article: http://ngm.nationalgeographic.com/2012/11/vikings-and-indians/pringle-text

DrowzyD

Yes, there were some clashes in Newfoundland between the vikings and FN tribes--part of the reason why they abandoned the colonies.