Recherche dans la collection - [Burning Cloud (Oronhyatekha), Mohawk Representative, at Toronto]. Original title: Burning Cloud (Oronhyatekha), Chief of the Mohawks, at Toronto

Oronhyatekha (Burning Cloud), a Mohawk also known as Peter Martin, was born on August 10, 1841 on the Six Nations of the Grand River reserve. He was born on August 10, 1841 on the Six Nations of the Grand River reserve. He was chosen by his community to give an address to the Prince of Wales, the future King Edward VII, during his visit to Canada in 1860. The Prince and his party were impressed by Oronhyatekha and arranged for him to study in England at the University of Oxford under the tutelage of the Prince's physician, Sir Henry Wentworth Acland. Oronhyatekha returned to Canada in 1863 and went on to study medicine at the University of Toronto. He became a well-known doctor and public figure, a leader in fraternal organizations and active in politics.

This item is attached between folio 17 and 18, vol. VI, recto.

see Acland, p. 113-116; 123-125; Atlay, p. 283-284.

Colour transparency available: C-124434

Exhibition Title: A Place in History - Twenty Years of Acquiring Paintings, Drawings and Prints. Curator: Jim Burant, National Archives of Canada, Ottawa, Ontario; 1990.10.30-1991.03.31

Inscribed., Inscription: inscribed in pencil, on image sheet, l.r.: Burning Cloud / Oronhyatekha / Cainsville / Brant. C[symbol of circle on line over two dots] / C.W. / Chief Mohawk (complete)

For another portrait of Oronhyatekha, see acc. no. 1986-7-215 (Mikan no. 2859681).

Sir Henry Wentworth Acland Collection, Sketches in North America; Volume VI: Miscellaneous Sketches