When We Both Got to Heaven James Atkey among the Anishnabek at Colpoy's Bay

Name: When We Both Got to Heaven James Atkey among the Anishnabek at Colpoy's Bay
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ISBN: 9781896219684

ISBN-10: 1896219683

ISBN-13: 9781896219684

Edition: 2002

Authors: Mel Atkey, Rev. Maggie McLeod

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This book 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…

Book details

List price: $21.95
Copyright year: 2002
Publisher: Natural Heritage/Natural History, Incorporated
Publication date: 10/8/2002
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 176
Size: 6.00" wide x 9.00" long x 0.30" tall
Weight: 0.616
Language: English

Mel Atkey has been writing musicals ever since he was in high school in his native Vancouver. His work has been shortlisted for the Vivian Ellis Prize, the Quest for New Musicals, the Ken Hill Prize and Musical Stairs. His first musical, Shikara, was produced on radio in Canada.