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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... Kegedonce , for support and corre- spondence and to Reverend Maggie McLeod of the Cape Croker United Church for writing the foreword for this book . While many assisted in the development of this book , the responsibil- ity for accuracy ...
... Kegedonce had been expecting a visit from this young man for some time . Kahkewaquonaby ( Sacred Eagle Feathers ) was the first Anishnaubae ( or Ojibwa ) to be ordained as a Methodist preacher . Both Kegedonce and another chief ...
... Kegedonce was not himself an Anishnaubae . He had migrated to the Saugeen Peninsula from the United States , as a refugee . According to the missionary Conrad Vandusen , he was Sioux , 4 the enemy of the Anishnabek , although he was ...
... Kegedonce and his son returned to Saugeen , and the missionary made up his bed of cedar boughs and blankets . " I found I had been sleeping on a large land lizard , " wrote Jones in his jour- nal , " which had been lying under the ...
... Kegedonce ) , Jones left a member of his party , Kechejeemon behind to work with the people . They were anxious to learn to read , but Kechejeemon had no books with him . They were so determined that he finally inscribed the alphabet ...
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 |