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      Second in a 62 part series, Grand River War Leaders gives a list of principle warriors who fought from Grand River and Buffalo Creek.

      Third in a 62 part series, Brock Had His Doubts, describes the recruiting of Six Nations Warriors into the War of 1812.

      Fourth in a 62 part series, Conflicting Covenant Chains describes the historic function of the Covenant Chain Wampum Belt used by Haudenosaunee (Iroquois Confederacy) in establishing political relationships with Great Britain and the United States

      Fifth in a 62 part series, Sagoyewatha’s Peace Plan describes the only time in history where the Iroquois Confederacy and the Covenant Chain is broken as Seneca’s side with the United States and the other nations remain allies of the Crown.

      Sixth in a 62 part series, Sir John Caldwell’s War Belt describes Sir John Cadwell, soldier in the King’s Regiment of Foot, wearing gifts given to his uncle, Lt. Col. John Cadwell, commander of Fort Niagara in 1774-76. These include the Great War Wampum Belt which he presented as a …

      Seventh in a 62 part series, 1811 Destruction of Prophetstown describes the differing perspectives of two influential Six Nations prophets Lalawethika (He Makes a Loud Noise) the brother of Tehcumtheh, and Seneca prophet Sganyadái:yo (Handsome Lake). It also describes the influence their views had on events surrounding the War of …

      Eighth in a 62 part series, Fight or Surrender describes the remarkable military victory of thirty-six Haudenosaunee (Iroquois Confederacy) warriors, winning in battle against a much larger American force. The author partly attributes their success to the Haudenosaunee’s skillfully use of psychological warfare tactics.

      Ninth in a 62 part series, Col. William Claus and the Indian Department describes The Colonel’s activities as member of the Indian Department and the role he had in the political affairs of Six Nations.

      Tenth in a 62 part series, Crossing Niagara, Making Enemies features a text excerpt of Chief Red Jacket’s historic 1813 statement to U.S. officials on the subject of native land rights and the defence of property

      Eleventh in a 62 part series, Choices With Consequences describes the role the Covenant Chain and War Belts played in persuading Native Nations into military alliances with the Americans, British or other Native Nations.

      Thirteenth in a 62 part series, General Hull’s Freakout describes how General Brock used General Hull’s fear of being captured by Tehcumtheh’s warriors to cut short an American invasion of Canada (through Fort Detroit), leading to a surrender of American forces in the area.

      Forty-Third in a 62 part series, July 11, 1813 1st Raid on Black Rock describe the raid by British soldiers of Black Rock on July 11th, 1813

      Forty-Fourth in a 62 part series, Norton’s Point of View is an excerpt from the journal of Major John Norton in which he offered the opinion that the American military treated its Native allies in a poorer manner than the British did.

      Forty-Fifth in a 62 part series, Dominque Ducharme’s Account, 1826 is a firsthand account by Dominque Ducharme of a series of battles he witnessed between Native warriors and American soldiers over a two day period

      Forty-Sixth in a 62 part series, Indians at Queenston Heights, October 13, 1812 lists the text which can be found inscribed on a memorial to the historic 1812 Battle of Queenston Heights. The memorial is located at the base of the Heights on Queenston Street

      Forty-Seventh in a 62 part series, Their Fame Liveth lists the plaque text which is displayed inside Brock’s monument

      Twenty-Eighth in a 62 part series, Hodinohson:ni Stratagem describes the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois Confederacy) Warriors use of ruses of war (known as stratagem) on their opponents in battle

      Bulletin of the Departments of History and Political and Economic Science in Queen’s University. The text describes Captain John Deserontyou and the Mohawk settlement at Deseronto.

      Thirty-First in a 62 part series, 1876 Reconciliation at Letchworth describes the historic 1876 council meeting in which leaders from the Mohawk and Seneca Nations attempted to repatriate

      Twenty-Third in a 62 part series, Peace Council at Amherstburg excerpts the speech given by British Lt. Col. Reginald James in front of the Council of Western Nations on September 14, 1815. The speeches purpose was to thank the Native Warriors and Chiefs for their service in the War of …