When We Both Got to Heaven: James Atkey Among the Anishnabek at Colpoy's BayWhen We Both Got to Heaven places James Atkey (1805-1868) on the shores of Georgian Bay at the time of treaty negotiations between the First Nations people of the Saugeen, Nawash and Colpoy's Bay areas, and the Colonial government. A Methodist lay preacher, Atkey leaves the Isle of Wight and arrives at Colpoy's Bay with his family in 1855. There he takes up the position of teacher for the Anishnaube children of the area. The great-great-great-grandson of James Atkey, author Mel Atkey engaged in extensive research of both primary and secondary sources. His efforts provide considerable insight into both the influence of Wesleyan Methodism of the time and the background context of the treaty negotiations that ultimately led to the surrender of much of the Saugeen Peninsula for pioneer settlement. People with leadership roles of the past, such as Chief Kegedonce, Kahkewaquonaby (Rev. Peter Jones), Laurence Oliphant and Sir Francis Bond Head, as well as many others, are part of Atkey's story. Reverend Maggie McLeod of the Cape Croker United Church provides a thoughtful Foreword. This quite remarkable book is a compelling read for those interested in Ontario history, First Nations history, genealogy and the role of religion at the time of European settlement. |
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... " Anishnabek , " the name by which they know themselves , rather than as " Ojibwa , " the name given them by others . Mel Atkey London , England CHAPTER 1 The Puckered Moccasin People On the morning of xii WHEN WE BOTH GOT TO HEAVEN.
... possibly , murdered . While all this was happening , a twenty - four - year - old shoemaker in the Isle of Wight , England , was preaching his first sermon . CHAPTER 2 Poor , Plain Artless Society The " items 13 THE PUCKERED MOCCASIN ...
... — a simple armchair , such as is to be found in any hamlet of England in the best rooms of the labouring men . This is the chair which the dairyman's daughter used during her sickness when 15 POOR , PLAIN ARTLESS SOCIETY.
... England , was based on John Wesley's notion of personal holiness and the methodical discipline of a Christian life . On September 30 , 1790 , Wesley sailed up the Medina on his tenth and final visit to the island , accompanied by a half ...
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Contents
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Chapter 3 The Gentle Craft | 27 |
Chapter 4 Called of by God | 33 |
Chapter 5 From the Woods of Canada | 39 |
Chapter 6 The Men Who Wear Hats | 45 |
Chapter 7 Doing Good on a Grand Scale | 50 |
Chapter 8 Conduct Partial | 55 |
Chapter 13 Father Atkey | 94 |
Chapter 14 Paternal Care | 101 |
Chapter 15 The Purchased Possession | 118 |
Chapter 16 Ointment Poured Forth | 136 |
Appendix ITime Line | 144 |
Atkey Family Tree | 145 |
Notes | 148 |
Bibliography | 156 |
Chapter 9 A Leap in the Dark | 60 |
Chapter 10 The Land Before Your Sight | 67 |
Chapter 11 Salvation Corners | 75 |
Chapter 12 Bay of Muskrats | 86 |
Index | 158 |
About the Author | 164 |
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When We Both Got to Heaven: James Atkey Among the Anishnabek at Colpoy's Bay Mel Atkey Limited preview - 2002 |
When We Both Got to Heaven: James Atkey Among the Anishnabek at Colpoy's Bay Mel Atkey Limited preview - 2002 |
When We Both Got to Heaven: James Atkey Among the Anishnabek at Colpoy's Bay Mel Atkey Limited preview - 2002 |