Monday, July 18, 2011

Six Nations/ My World

Victoria Park, Brantford, Ontario

Unveiled in 1886, this granite and bronze monument, designed by Percy Wood of England, celebrates Joseph Brant and the confederacy of the Mohawk, Oneida, Onondaga, Cayuga, Seneca and Tuscarora First Nations - The Six Nations.



Chiefs of each of the Six Nations (at the time when the bronze was cast) were models for the figures

The British government donated the bronze, recycled cannons used at the Battle of Waterloo and in the Crimean War. The Six Nations supported the British during the American Revolution.


The monument is one of the first of its kind in North America


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40 comments:

  1. MalyssJuly 18, 2011 at 7:36 AM

    This monument is wonderful! Incredible that the bronze came from Europe,from great battles. And French people helped to the American Independance!

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  2. BirdmanJuly 18, 2011 at 7:56 AM

    The text and photos... thanks for this info on the ARW that I did not know.

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  3. KathyJuly 18, 2011 at 8:05 AM

    Wonderful piece of art.

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  4. JoJuly 18, 2011 at 8:13 AM

    Amazing monument!

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  5. RoanJuly 18, 2011 at 8:39 AM

    Interesting information and an amazing monument. Enjoyable post.

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  6. Elisa N ViajesJuly 18, 2011 at 8:52 AM

    Such a great monument!
    Have a nice week

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  7. MadSnapperJuly 18, 2011 at 9:25 AM

    a great tribute to the tribes that lost their all.

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  8. Tanya BreeseJuly 18, 2011 at 9:33 AM

    what a beautiful monument!

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  9. Penelope NotesJuly 18, 2011 at 9:59 AM

    These are beautiful representations. Each figure looks impressive and regal, indeed. It is so much more interesting when history and art merge. Thanks as always for sharing your world!

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  10. Crafty Green PoetJuly 18, 2011 at 10:50 AM

    a very impressive example of repurposing materials!

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  11. HalcyonJuly 18, 2011 at 11:18 AM

    A beautiful memorial. I love the details!

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  12. RandyJuly 18, 2011 at 11:35 AM

    I love this sculpture! What a wonderful memorial.

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  13. Leif HagenJuly 18, 2011 at 12:46 PM

    Great detail and depiction of the Native Indians!

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  14. AnonymousJuly 18, 2011 at 1:05 PM

    I like monuments like that. Love the significance.

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  15. cieldequimperJuly 18, 2011 at 1:46 PM

    Hmmm, a lot of history here.

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  16. RedPatJuly 18, 2011 at 2:06 PM

    Very nice post - lots of info and great shots. Nice to see such a respectful monument.

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  17. GeorgeJuly 18, 2011 at 2:37 PM

    This is a marvelous monument to the Six Nations. Thanks for sharing these great pictures (and information) with us.

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  18. UnknownJuly 18, 2011 at 3:13 PM

    It's a great tribute to a civization, the Iroquois Confderacy, that rivaled the Roman Empire. Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River.

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  19. UnknownJuly 18, 2011 at 3:14 PM

    this is a beautiful result from recycling instruments of war. a significant monument, i presume. thanks for sharing these wonderful photos and history.

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  20. Sylvia KJuly 18, 2011 at 3:19 PM

    A marvelous monument and much deserved tribute to the Iroquois! Terrific post and photos for the day!! Thank you!! Hope you have a great week!

    Sylvia

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  21. B i r g i t t aJuly 18, 2011 at 4:17 PM

    A great piece of art and telling about old times. Thanks for charing EG!

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  22. ArijaJuly 18, 2011 at 5:11 PM

    So nice to see that those bloodstained cannons were at last put to a peaceful use.

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  23. VPJuly 18, 2011 at 5:34 PM

    Wonderful, it is so unusual to see a monument like this...

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  24. MarkJuly 18, 2011 at 5:49 PM

    An interesting monument. Would like to learn more about this event.

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  25. JackJuly 18, 2011 at 6:39 PM

    This is appealing monument. Hartford's Corning Fountain looks similar, with four Native Americans at the base.

    A girls's school on the Connecticut River that is now co-ed? I'm curious. Loomis Chaffee in Windsor, CT, and Northfield Mount Herman in Northfield, MA, both fill the bill. I can't think of any in NH or VT.

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  26. NancyJuly 18, 2011 at 8:03 PM

    That's gorgeous. I love learning new things about Native Americans. I really love this statue and it's history. Thank you so much for sharing it. :)

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  27. AnnaJuly 18, 2011 at 8:45 PM

    What a wonderful piece of history and art! Sculpture makes for great photographic subject matter!

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  28. MichelleJuly 18, 2011 at 10:36 PM

    A very majestic depiction of Native Americans.

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  29. Lisa GordonJuly 18, 2011 at 10:49 PM

    This is an absolutely amazing monument, and your photographs of it are wonderful! thank you for sharing the information too!

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  30. SandyCarlsonJuly 19, 2011 at 12:00 AM

    Proud and powerful, even from this side of that conflict.

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  31. Reader WilJuly 19, 2011 at 4:11 AM

    It is a great idea to use the bronze of recycled canons in creating this beautiful monument. What proud faces! Thanks for sharing this piece of history.

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  32. AnnabellaJuly 19, 2011 at 4:31 AM

    When I saw the first photo I thought `Oh that must be in London` as it is typical of statues there and so I was interested to see not only that it was designed by a Brit but its history with Europe. Fascinating!

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  33. FranciscaJuly 19, 2011 at 4:36 AM

    Handsome First Nation chiefs and handsome monument.

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  34. Yogi♪♪♪July 19, 2011 at 6:44 AM

    Very detailed and striking sculpture. Great monument

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  35. DarlaJuly 19, 2011 at 7:25 AM

    I had to google Joseph Brant and learn some history. The sculpture is really interesting.

    Darla

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  36. Ms. BeckyJuly 19, 2011 at 11:54 AM

    this is a fascinating monument. the history, and that the chiefs were models for the figures. I love that. it's beautiful. thanks for sharing E.G.

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  37. jabblogJuly 19, 2011 at 12:41 PM

    That is a splendid monument and a tribute to the First Nations.

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  38. ShammickiteJuly 19, 2011 at 5:03 PM

    Spectacular.... I've never been in the middle of Brantford, but I have been on the Six Nations Reserve.

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  39. Evelyn S.July 19, 2011 at 5:11 PM

    It's a beautiful monument, and I'm glad you included its story!

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  40. Larry DJuly 19, 2011 at 5:28 PM

    Wonderful sculpture!

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