Zig Misiak’s Bio

Zig Misiak still sees himself as a student of First/Native 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 write and produce books that enlighten teachers, students and the general public around First/Native Nations and the War of 1812.  Zig is very clear stating that he speaks about but not for the First/Native Nations. His years of accumulated knowledge about the Haudenosaunee is respectfully referred too. When speaking or writing Zig always presents written and oral information seekng and validating, with respect, both sources.

40+ years of involvement with the First/Native/Haudenosaunee/Six Nations
President of Real People’s History, First/Native 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
Author, Western Hooves of Thunder (War of 1812)
Author, War of 1812: Highlighting Native Nations
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 Memorial Committee
Ontario’s Equity & Communications Strategy Committee
2011, Shining Star Award, History & Heritage, Brantford/Brant County/Six Nations/Mississauga
2012, Pediatric Read Recognition for commitment at the Literacy Authours Conference
2012, Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal, contributions to community History/Heritage
2012, YMCA Peace Nominee, promoting Peace and Prosperity in the World
Education Partner, School boards of Ontario re: Native Nations Education Historical Support
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 Teacher’s Resource Guide
First/Native Nations during the War of 1812

Time Periods:
French & Indian Wars, American Revolution, War of 1812|