Photograph of Chief Shingwaukonse of Garden River

Submitted by admin on Sat, 01/08/2011 - 15:57

Description

Start Date:

1830

End Date:

1830

Date Range:

[reproduced 1991 (originally created 1830)]

Physical Description:

.1 cm of graphic material. - 1 photograph : b&w ; 10 x 15 cm

Notes:

Previously known as P1.SHI.0.2

Shingwaukonse also known as Shingwauk, Chief of Garden River Ojibwes rose to prominence fighting alongside Isaac Brokcckd Chief Tecumseh in the 1812-1814 war. Between 1827 and 1854 he developed a native rights and self-determination strategy which envisioned 'teaching wigwams' throughout Anishnabek lands to provide European style education. His vision was carried on by his sons, Augustin (1800-1890), Buhwejjenene (1811-1900), John Askin (1836-1919) and Geoge Menissino (1839-1923)

Physical Location

rec_shelfloc:

2011-017-001

Repository:

Shingwauk Residential Schools Centre

Accession No:

Chief Shingwaukonse collection

Container Number:

001

GMD:

graphic material

Description Level: