French & Indian War American Revolution War of 1812
Wearing authentically reproduced uniforms, living in period military tents (and often simply on a blanket under the stars), surviving by using time period tools and utensils. Listen to actual battle re-enactments recounted on original sites spanning three major time lines from the French & Indian War, the American Revolution, and the War of 1812. Using images from the past and present Zig’s presentation is not only informative but entertaining. As a Butlers Ranger of the American Revolution and a Caldwell’s Ranger of the War of 1812 Zig portrays a liaison officer working closely with the Haudenosaunee (Six Nations). This is consistent with historical reality and fact and also aligns with his current ongoing affiliation with the Six Nations from a personal and First Nations historical educational perspective.
Background:
- Honourary Vice President, United Empire Loyalists of Canada.
- Life-time Award – Pine Tree Native Center’s recognition for contributions to the Six Nations.
- Member of the Northern Brigade, Canada and the British Brigade, United States – re-enactment associations.
- CBC – A People’s History, War of 1812, are only two documentaries Zig has contributed to as well as others made for Europe, United States, Israel, Australia, and England.
- 200th Anniversary of the War of 1812 – Chairman, Brant, Six Nations, Brantford.
- Six Nations Iroquois Clans Program Teachers Guide, a combined effort by Zig and Raymond Skye to assist educators with Native Studies.
- Advisor/Consultant on books, thesis, articles and special projects involving Iroquois history.
- Polish Kombatants Associaton, member.