Events
Treaty 10 SignedTreaty 8 SignedTreaty 7 SignedTreaty 6 SignedTreaty 5 SignedTreaty 4 SignedTreaty 3 SignedTreaty 2 SignedTreaty 1 SignedOjibway-Anishinabe defaeat an
Iroquois-Anishinabe war party
at the site of present-day Iroquois
Point on Lake SuperiorObwandiac's political and military
profile as ni-gahn-no-say-wi-ni-ni
and o-gi-chi-dah is one of increasing
presenceFirst Sergeant Jacod de Marsac departs for
Ba-wi-ti-gong by order of General Edward
BraddockJacob de Marsac arrives at Mi-shi-ne-mack-i-naw-go
(Michilimakinax) with seventeen wampum beltsGeneral Braddock is defeated at the Battle of
the Monongahela (Pennsylvania), one of the
most disastrous defeats for the BritishObwandiac is first mentioned by name and
in print by William Johnston at Fort
Duquesne (Pennsylvania)Jeffrey Amherst is appointed governor generalFort Ponchartrain (Detroit) surrenders to the BritishOjibway, Ota'wa, Ishkodawatomi and
Wendat-Anishinabe o-gi-ma-wi-win,
o-gi-chi-dahg, ah-ni-kay-o-gi-mah-kah-nah-wahd
and ni-gahn-no-say-wi-ni-ni-wahg meet to discuss
their discontent and frustration with Amherst's
actionsTreaty of Paris signedThe death of Teedyuscung, the king of the
Delaware-Anishinabeg, moves the war council,
which includes Ni-ni-vay (Ishkodawatomi-
Anishinabe), Ta-ke (Wendat-Anishinabe),
Mack-a-te-pe-le-ci-te (Ota'wa-Anishinabe) and
Obwandiac, to move quickly, rather than later
as originally plannedTecumtha's brother Sau-wa-see-kau is killed at the Battle of Fallen Timbers (Ohio)Treaty of Greenville (Ohio), negotiated by
Joseph Brant, William Johnson and George
Croghan, recognizes the United States as a
sovereign power.Jay Treaty establishes the international boundary between Canada and the United StatesTecumtha's father, Pu-ke-shin-wa n'wau, is
killed while fighting with Ho-ki-les-kwa at the
Battle of Point Pleasant (West Virginia)Battle of Fallen Timbers (Ohio)Tecumtha challenges the Greenville Treaty.
The treaty established the Greenville Treaty
Line, which would serve as the "middle ground"
and boundary between Anishinabe territory
and lands open for settles. The treaty is
unacceptable to Tecumtha because, in his
opinion, no single village or nation leader can
sign away sovereignty over lands that belong
collectively to all AnishinabegN'swi-ish-ko-day-kawn Anishinabeg O'dish-ko-
day-kawn receive a war belt from the Delaware-
Anishinabeg, who are asking for assistance to
avenge their defeat at Kittaning (Pennsylvania)
in 1756.Four hundred Ishkodawatomi, Ota'wa and
Huron-Anishinabeg meet with Obwandiac on
the Ecorse River. He tells them of the war belts
given to him by the French king.Second council meeting takes place to discuss
three points: the conestaga-Anishinabe village
massacre, avenging the loss of Anishinabe life
and the wish to "drive off those dogs clothed in
red." The war council decides that they will take
to war on May 7.Siege of Fort Detroit beginsFort Sandusky (Ohio) fallsFort St. Joseph (Ontario) is taken.Fort Miami (Michigan) surrendersFort Ouatanon (Indiana) is capturedFort Michilimackinac (Michigan) surrendersFort Presque Isle (Pennsylvania) lays down its armsFort Le Boeuf (Pennsylvania) is takenFort Venango (Pennsylvania) surrendersSettlements of L'Arbre Croche (Michigan),
Sault Ste. Marie (Michigan) and Sault Ste.
Marie (Ontario) are attacked by Ota'wa-
Anishinabe forcesThe British fail in their surprise
attack on Obwandiac's encampment.The British are soundly defeated at Devil's Hole (For Niagara, New York)King George III issues the Royal ProclamationObwandiac receives notice of France's surrender at the signing of the Treaty of ParisThe Siege at Fort Detroit endsTreaty of Fort Stanwix (New York) signedTreaty of Fort McIntosh (Pennsylvania) acknowledges American sovereigntyTreaty of Fort Finney (Ohio) cedes parts of OhioTreaty of Fort Harmar (Ohio) transfers most of OhioGeneral Josiah Harmar (United States) suffers a major defeatSt. Clair defeated by Mi-chi-ki-ni-kwa (Miami-Anishinabe)
and Ho-ko-les-kwa (Shawnee-Anishinabe)Tecumtha begins to lobby other Anishinabe nationsWilliam Henry Harrison negotiates the Fort Wayne Treaty (Indiana and Illinois)Tecumtha meets with William Henry Harrison at Fort Vincennes (Indiana) to challenge the Fort Wayne Treaty.William Henry Harrison and Lau-lau-we-see-kau
skirmish at the Battle of Tippecanoe (Indiana).
Tecumtha is not present, as he is still organizing
the nations of the N'swi-ish-ko-day-kawn
Anishinabeg O'dish-ko-day-kawn.The colonies declare war on the BritishFort Michilimackinac surrenders, cementing
Shingwauk's place as one of the greatest war
leaders of the Anishinabeg, celebrated
throughout Manitou Aki.Mack-e-tay-be-nessy and is Ishkodawatomi-Anishinabe forces take Fort Dearborn (Illinois).The Americans surrender Fort Detroit
(Michigan) to N'swi-ish-ko-day-kawn
Anishinabeg O'dish-ko-day-kawn and British
forces led by Tecumtha, Shingwauk and
General Issac Brock.Battle of Queenston Heights (Ontario). Generaal Brock is killed.A multi-nation conference takes place on the Mississinewa River.Fort Erie (Ontario) is recaptured by the British.The Americans surrender to the Ojibway and Haudenosaunee-Anishinabeg at the Battle of Beaver Dams (Ontario).Tecumtha is killed in battle at Moraviantown (Ontario)Sault Ste. Marie (Ontario) is raided and burned by the Americans.In retaliation, N'swi-ish-ko-day-kawn
Anishinabeg Od'ish-ko-day-kawn and
British forces capture Fort Shelby and
Prairie du Chien (Wisconsin)Americans destroy what is left of Fort St. Joseph (Ontario)N'swi-ish-ko-day-kawn Anishinabeg
O'dish-ko-day-kawn and British forces
successfully defend Fort Michilimackinac
(Michigan).Treaty of Ghent signed, ending the War of 1812.Shingwauk petitions Lieutenant-Governor Archibald AchesonShingwauk, Na-bah-nay-go-jing, Ogista
and Ka-bah-o-sa leave for Montreal.Shingwauk and Tah-gay-wi-ni-ni are presented
with medals to honour their service during the
War of 1812.Shingwauk, Na-bah-nay-go-jing and
Naw-qua-gah-bow take over the
Mica Mine on Lake SuperiorShingwauk, Na-bah-nay-go-jing and
Naw-qua-gah-bow turn themselves
in to the British.Robinson-Superior treaty signedRobinson-Huron treaty signedTreaty 19 (aka the Ajetance Purchase) Signed
(now Brampton, Georgetown,
and the Caledon "Badlands")Updated Treaty 3 (Between the Lakes Purchase) Signed
(now St. Catharines, Guelph, and Simcoe)Treat 3 3/4 (The Brant Tract) Signed
(now Burlington and Oakville)Treaty 14 (Head of the Lake Purchase) Signed
(now Mississauga and Oakville)Treaty 29 (Huron Tract Purchase) Signed
(now Sarnia and Stratford)Treaty 16 (Lake Simcoe Purchase) Signed
(now Orillia, Midland, and part of Barrie)Crawford's Purchases Signed
(now Kingston and Brockville)Treaty of Saint-Germain-en-LayeTreaty of BredaHaudenosaunee (Iroquois) Peace TreatyTreaty of RyswickTreaty of Utrecht SignedTreaty of Aix-la-ChapelleNiagara Purchase of 1781Treaty of Paris 1783 - ended the American RevolutionMohawk families arrive at Bay of QuinteJohn Collin's Purchase of 1785Treaty 2 (McKee Treaty) of 1790Constitutional Act comes into effectConstitutional Act passedThird Nootka ConventionJay's Treaty PassedLabrador ActRush-Bagot AgreementBoundary Set at 49th ParallelEmancipation Day: Abolition of Slavery Act
passed by the British Parliament comes into forceAct of Union (joining Upper and Lower Canada) receives royal assentAct of Union (joining Upper and Lower Canada) comes into effectWebster-Ashburton TreatyRepeal of Corn Laws (terminates preferential treatment of Canadian grain in Britain)Gradual Civilization Act Passed in the Province of Canada
(First Nation men can vote if they assimilate and give up rights)BC is a Crown ColonyBC unitesProclamation of ConfederationDominion of Canada comes into existenceRupert's Land Act
(Crown declares Rupert's
land part of the Dominion
of Canada)Manitoba Act receives royal assent (creates the provinces of Manitoba)Manitoba Act goes into effect (creates the provinces of Manitoba)The Indian Act is introducedElectoral Franchise ActFisheries Retaliation Act passed by USLansdowne-Cambon ConventionLord's Day Act PassedBoundary Waters Treaty SignedMilitary Service Act (Conscription) is passedWartime Elections Act and Military Voters Act SignedTreaty of Versailles SignedDominion Elections ActHalibut TreatyLake of the Woods TreatyOttawa AgreementsDominion Franchise Act (Inuit and FN persons
living on reserves are disqualified from voting
in federal elections)Hyde Park DeclarationCanadian Citizenship Act comes into effect
(British subject status is replaced with Canadian citizenship)Repeal of Chinese Immigration Act (allows Chinese and South Asian Canadians to vote federally)Amendments to Dominion Elections Act
(race is no longer grounds for exclusion from
voting in federal elections, "Status Indians" still
have to give up status in order to vote)Amendment to BNA Act (Canadian Parliament has power to amend its own constitution)Periods
Treaty 11 SignedThe British evacuate Fort Detroit (Michigan) and Fort Malden (Ontario)Kettle and Stoney Point, Walpole Island and Sarnia treaties signed.Bond Head Treaty signedThe First Fire: The sacred shell of the Midewiwin will rise up and point the wayThe Second and Third Fire: The Midewiwin will go silent & where the food grows on waterThe Fourth, Fifth, and Sixth FiresThe Seventh FireTreaty 4 (the Simcoe Patent) Issued
(now Brantford, Kitcheneer, and Caledonia)Crown Grant to the Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte Issued
(now Shannonville and Deseronto)Treaty 9 SignedTreaty 9 (Added Areas) Signed
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