war of 1812

war of 1812

Tecumseh Commemorative Song - by Len Wallace

11mo ago
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This year (2012) marks the bicentennial anniversary of the War of 1812. Canada post issued a stamp commemorating Tecumseh, the Native American warrior and leader who's wise words and insights are still so relevant today. Len Wallace is seen here, performing a song he wrote in honour of Tecumseh, at the Legion in the town of Tecumseh, Ontario. His performance precedes a presentation by author James Laxer who wrote a book titled "Tecumseh and Brock" commemorating the partnership of the British General and Tecumseh, a leader of a Native American Confederacy in 1812. To find out more about this event and events like this one visit the Tecumseh Historical Museum (Ontario) facebook page, the town of Tecumseh website or the Historical Society of Tecumseh website. To find out more about author James Laxer and his book "Tecumseh and Brock", visit the following website: http://www.jameslaxer.com/about.htm