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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... Poor , Plain Artless Society 14 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 ...
... early exposure to Christianity . " When I looked at the conduct of the whites who were called Christians , " he wrote , " and saw them drunk and quarrelling , cheating the poor Indians , and acting. 1 Chapter 1 The Puckered Moccasin People.
... poor Indians , and acting as if there were no God , I was led to think there could be no truth in the white man's religion , and felt inclined to fall back again to my old super- stitions . ” His eventual conversion on the 5th of June ...
... poor Indian found his way to the Christian's paradise and knocked at the door . The same question was put , and he answered " A Christian . " But when the doorkeeper had opened the door , and perceived he was an Indian — denied him ...
... then went and hid himself in the bushes ... that he might enjoy the pleasure of seeing the poor Indians lap his keg . Presently , four of the Indians came along the path and the foremost Indian 8 WHEN WE BOTH GOT TO HEAVEN.
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 |