Grand River,First Nations Mohawk Lands of 1784

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By Michael Swanson

HOW THE MODERN HISTORY OF THE GRAND RIVER VALLEY BEGAN

Upon their return to Niagara from Detroit in the summer of 1784, a group of Iroquois
Scouts and Butler's Rangers under Cpt. W. Caldwell, probably came across a scene like this.

The Grand River Valley, as seen from Tutela Heights in Brantford.
In the summer of 1784, rumours were that Cpt. Joseph Brant was negotiating to obtained for
England's loyal Iroquois Confederation, these lands surrounding the Grand River for resettlement
of those no longer wishing to remain under US rule in the Mohawk Valley in what today is NY State.

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"The Scouting Party" 26" x 48" - Oil / Panel

The Grand River region was aquired from the Mississaugas during 1784, and given to Captain
Joseph Brant for the Iroquois Six Nations Federation. "Six miles deep on each side
from the beginning and extending in that proportion to the head
of the said river which them and their prosperity are to enjoy forever".
(The Haldiman Deed, October 25, 1784)
However

A previous proclamation in 1763 stated that under no cirumstances were natives
under the King's protection, entitled to own land outright.

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Tutela heights, is today's name for the Tetulo Indians who settled this area after emigrating
here with the Iroquois. It overlooks what was once called Eagle's Nest, (today called Eagle Place).

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