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  1. @darrellbricker History unkind to banners. All too often they are folded up in regimental baggage & forgotten...but "Old Colours Never Die"
  2. @darrellbricker That is why both the Native medals & NIAGARA battle Honour are excellent "seen as having value" acts. Top marks to Govt.
  3. Using DND's bland artwork offers heraldic symbolism that is confusing on Native only Medal. Anchor? Niche targeting tripped up by branding.
  4. BTW Military banners were never awarded to natives after #Warof1812 Some National flags yes. Banners? No.
  5. After pushing this idea for a year, I am happy the Gov't listened. #warof1812 Aboriginal silver medals to be issued: aadnc-aandc.gc.ca/eng/1337707202…
  6. @writer_michelle thx Michelle. You are very kind.
  7. @ParksCanada It's an early 19th century military boat. Gunboat? Maybe. But there were also 100s of supply batteaux that size on the river.
  8. Up to July18,1812 Britain(w/CDA) was at war with #Sweden(on paper):@JohnBairdOWN welcomes SwedishForeignAffairsMinister owl.li/aYMYk
  9. I find global context more important in heritage commemoration. Spain, Portugal, Russia... were part of this world #warof1812
  10. In 1812, U.S. invaded Canada & France invaded Russia. Maybe @JamesMoore_org will broaden the cultural 'dialogue' to include RussianCanadians
  11. RT @k72ndst: @1812Heritage On 11/11/12 I'm giving a walking tour #warof1812 graves in Brooklyn for Veterans Day facebook.com/NYCwalkingtours
  12. Just finished a book on Genghis Khan. Wondering if a Mongolian is just opening a book on Isaac Brock? #Warof1812
  13. @k72ndst I've been to @govislandnps (provide some heritage services to them).NYC's #warof1812 story is fascinating! 100s of hidden gems also
  14. Flawed logic unsupported by fact. McGuinty Govt spending $$$ too. RTWhat’s Wrong With Celebrating the War of 1812? activehistory.ca/2012/05/whats-…
  15. @k72ndst check out (online) Lossing's book online. Pub.domain images. …eepages.history.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~wcarr1/Lossin…
  16. @k72ndst Both Historians are respectful of the various national POVs & look for the story between the 'noise'.
  17. @k72ndst Best US historian is Don Hickey: books.google.ca/books/about/Th…
  18. @k72ndst The Best general Cdn book is The Incredible #Warof1812 found here: m.indigo.ca/product/books/…
  19. Wonderful people the Rideau historical society members are. I particularly appreciated their concern that the Native story be promoted more.