Assembly of First Nations Recognizes War of 1812 Bicentennial, Honours First Nation Contributions
October 26, 2012
(Ottawa, ON) – In recognition of its 200th anniversary, and the over 10,000 First Nation lives lost during the War of 1812, Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Shawn A-in-chut Atleo today expressed gratitude to all First Nations and their veterans, for their contributions during the war.
“First Nations fought shoulder-to-shoulder with the British in this important conflict,” said AFN National Chief Shawn Atleo. “First Nations engaged as allies just as was agreed to in Treaties, to work together for a better future for all of us. This is, and must, be the way forward – returning to that original relationship, working together based on mutual respect and the implementation of rights and the Treaties.”
As part of ongoing commemorations of First Nation contributions during the War of 1812, Governor General David Johnston presented yesterday 48 First Nations and Métis Communities with a Commemorative War of 1812 Medal and Banner.
More information on events, activities and pictures commemorating the 200th Anniversary of the War of 1812 is available at www.gg.ca and also at www.1812.gc.ca.
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For more information please contact:
Alain Garon AFN Bilingual Communications Officer 613-241-6789, ext 382; 613-292-0857 or agaron@afn.ca
List of First Nations and Métis Communities honoured at the War of 1812 National Recognition Ceremony on October 25, 2012
Abenakis of Odanak
Algonquins of Pikwakanagan
Atikameksheng Anishwawbek
Aundeck-Omni-Kaning First Nation
Batchewana First Nation
Beausoleil First Nation
Birdtail Sioux First Nation
Walpole Island (Bkejwanong First Nation)
Caldwell First Nation
Canupawakpa Dakota First Nation
Chippewas of Kettle and Stony Point
Chippewas of Nawash First Nation
Chippewas of Rama First Nation
Chippewas of the Thames First Nation
Dakota Plains First Nation
Dakota Tipi First Nation
Garden River First Nation
Georgina Island First Nation
Kitigan Zibi First Nation
Manitoba Métis Federation
M'Chigeeng First Nation
Métis Nation – Saskatchewan
Métis Nation of Ontario
Mississaugas of the New Credit
Mohawk Council of Kahnawake
Mohawks Council of Kanesatake
Mohawks Council of Akwesasne
Mohawk of the Bay of Quinte
Moravian of the Thames First Nation
Munsee-Delaware Nation
Nation huronne-wendat
Nation Métis Québec
Oneida Nation of the Thames
Sagamok Anishnawbek First Nation
Saugeen First Nation
Serpent River First Nation
Sheguiandah First Nation
Sheshegwaning First Nation
Sioux Valley Dakota Nation
Six Nations of the Grand River Elected Council
Haudenosaunee Confederacy
Standing Buffalo Dakota Band #78
Thessalon First Nation
Wahpeton Dakota First Nation
Whitecap Dakaota First Nation
Whitefish River First Nation
Wikwemikong
Zhiibaahaasing First Nation
