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Sir John A. Macdonald, ca. 1875 National Archives of Canada, PA-26999 |
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Presentation of an honorary chief, ca. 1840 The European top hat was appropriated by Native Peoples as a symbol of authority. The central figure is Robert Symes, an Englishman made an honorary chief by the elite of the Huron chiefs and warriors. Painting by Henry D. Thielcke Château Ramezay |
