Chief Wabakinine (b. before 1780–1796), also spelled Wabacoming, Wabicanine, or Waipykanine, was a

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chief and warrior. In 1796 after travelling to

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to sell salmon, he died protecting his sister from being assaulted by a member of the

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, Private

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(or McCuen), near what is now

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. A peacemaker, his death lead to a rise in tensions with settlers and colonial officials between area First Nations. McEwan was detained and was allowed to flee Upper Canada thus evading trial relating to the death of Wabakinine. The Mississaugas were furious and wanted retaliation but were dissuaded by

Joseph Brant Thayendanegea or Joseph Brant (March 1743 – November 24, 1807) was a Mohawk people, Mohawk military and political leader, based in present-day New York (state), New York, who was closely associated with Kingdom of Great Britain, Great B ...

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