Middlesex County Ontario Tribal Histories
The Mohawks, a key tribe of the Six Nations, supported the British during the American Revolution and settled in Canada post-war. Led by Joseph Brant, they originally resided at Grand River. The Oneidas, after ceding land in New York, migrated to Canada, establishing a reservation in Delaware Township. The Munceys, initially from Pennsylvania, fought for the British and settled on Grand River. Additionally, the Otchipwas, a branch of the Algonquin, emerged in the Upper Lake region, maintaining a rich cultural history and a presence in various educational and agricultural endeavors.