Zig Misiak
Zig Misiak still sees himself as a student of First Nations history and culture specifically Haudenosaunee (Six Nations/Iroquois). In addition to providing curriculum and related support to schools in Ontario and other parts of Canada, Zig Misiak’s mission is to familiarize, coach, present, and mentor all those interested in Six Nations history and culture. Zig is very clear stating that he speaks about but not for the Haudenosaunee. His years of accumulated knowledge about the Haudenosaunee/Six Nations is respectfully referred to. When, speaking or writing, Zig always presents written and oral information seekng and validating, with respect, both sources.
Over 40 years of involvement with the Haudenosaunee/Six Nations
President of Real People’s History, committed to curriculum around First Nations History/Culture
Chairman, War of 1812 Bicentennial Commemoration Steering Committee, Brantford & County
Developer of School Curriculum: Six Nations Iroquois Program Teacher’s Resource Guide
Historic Niagara Education Committee, CDSB and DSB, War of 1812
Western Corridor Alliance, Route 1812 sub committee
Authour, Western Hooves of Thunder, War of 1812
Life Time Achievement Award for his contribution to Six Nations history/culture
Honourary Vice President, United Empire Loyalist Association of Canada
PBS/WNED TV, Bi-National Education Advisory Group, War of 1812 200th
Polish Kombatants Association of Canada, member
Ontario’s Equity & Communications Strategy committee
History & Heritage, Shining Star Award, 2011, Brantford/Brant County/Six Nations/Mississauga
Honourary Eagle, St John’s College special award for outstanding support during Remembrance Day
Historical Re-enactor, Butlers Rangers Amer. Rev. and Caldwell’s Rangers War of 1812
What I can do for you
Lectures & Work Shops:
First Nations, Metis, & Inuit Education Policy Framework
Six Nations Iroquois Program Teachers Resource Guide
Wampum strings, re-enactments, Six Nations history/culture
Time Periods:
French & Indian Wars, American Revolution, War of 1812|
Bringing each into contemporary settings
