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Pipe tomahawk attributed to Chief Shingwauk of Garden River. Cast iron (or possibly iron alloy) head with pipe bowl and pointed tomahawk blade fitted tightly to the end of the wooden stem. Dr. Oronhyatekha Ethnology collection.
A surrender of land on Christian Island by the Beausoleil Band of Ojibway Indians to be sold for the benefit of the Indians.
Anishinaabe beaded garter attributed to Chief Shingwauk of Garden River. Made with heddle woven yarn and backed with cloth. Pattern of woven yarn and interwoven beads creates rows of parallel lines. Dr. Oronhyatekha Ethnology collection.
Haudenosaunee broadcloth wall pocket or pouch with beaded fringe attributed to Six Nations. Floral designs containing quatrefoils found on appliquéd beadwork. Likely made between 1860-1890. Dr. Oronhyatekha Ethnology collection.
The Ottawa and Chippewa Nations of Detroit surrendered unto His Majesty King George III a tract of land situated on the south side of the Detroit River, and also an island located in the Detroit River known as Bois Blanc. See IT251 - True Copy
Thomas Mercer Jones and Frederick Widder of the Canada Company, in consideration of the sum of eighty-seven pounds ten shillings lawful money paid to them in hand by Samuel P Jarvis, do surrender unto Her Majesty a parcel of land situated in the Township of
The Ottawa and Chippewa Nations of Detroit surrendered unto His Majesty King George III a tract of land situated on the south side of the Detroit River, and also an island located in the Detroit River known as Bois Blanc. See IT252 - Copy of
In consideration of the losses suffered by the Mohawk Indians, His Majesty has purchased a tract of land along the Grand River, upon which the Mohawk Indians have been permitted to settle.
Wampum belt is made of purple and white shell wampum beads, with devotional text as the design. Text may refer to the Virgin Mary. The community of origin is thought to be the Huron-Wendat of Wendake (Lorette), Quebec.
David McCall of the Township of Enniskillen had agreed to surrender unto Her Majesty Queen Victoria 300 acres of land located in said Township, in consideration of 220 pounds lawful money. The land is to be held in trust and an annuity paid to the
The Salteaux Indians residing west of Lake Superior around the Winnipeg River and Nepigon River areas surrendered unto the Crown over 55,000 square miles of land. In return, the Crown agreed to several terms including farming implements, yearly payments, and unrestricted access to hunting and
Louis Rendt, in consideration of thirty-seven pounds ten shillings lawful money, has surrendered unto Queen Victoria a parcel of land located in the Township of Enniskillen. The land is to be sold by the Crown for the benefit of the Chippewa Indians of the St
Wampum belt with images of four figures holding bows. The community of origin is thought to be Huron-Wendat or possibly Odawa.
White wool trousers that are part of a child's outfit, with a matching coat and hood also in the collection. They are decorated with blue silk and red wool/felt trim. Cones trimmed with dyed animal hair are arranged over the surface. The outfit was originally
Knife sheath made of black dyed hide elaborated with porcupine quill work and has metal cones attached. Some cones are missing. Originally from the collection of the Bibliothèque Nationale du France
The Six Nations Indians residing on the Grand or River Ouse have surrendered unto His Majesty and William Claus 15360 acres of land located on the south side of the Grand River.
The Indians of the Sarnia band agreed to surrender unto the Indian Department all merchantable oak and pine timber located upon the Sarnia and Bosanquet Reserves.
The Wyandott Indians residing in the Township of Anderdon, on the Detroit River have surrendered unto the Crown an Island in the Detroit River known as Fighting Island, to be sold for the benefit of the Indians.
A coat made for a child that is made of white wool with moosehair embroidered epaulettes. Probably from the Huron-Wendat (Huron) community at Wendake (Lorette). Based on the style of the floral designs and the possibility that aniline dye was used for the moosehair, this
This hood is part of a child's winter outfit, probably made by the Huron-Wendat community of Lorette (Wendake). Part of a matching set with trousers and a coat, also in the collection. The outfit was originally from the collection of the Musée de la Marine