Wampum Chronicles Writing Series

by Darren Bonaparte

We are profoundly grateful to have permission to include a more than year-long writing series highlighting the history and research of Darren Bonaparte, author, historian and creator of  The Wampum Chronicles.

The weekly series began in January 2023 and will continue weekly for the next year.

Darren Bonaparte is a cultural historian from the Akwesasne First Nation.

He is a frequent lecturer at schools, universities, museums, and historical sites in the United States and Canada. He has written four books, several articles, and the libretto for the McGill Chamber Orchestra’s Aboriginal Visions and Voices. Darren is a former chief of the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne. He is the creator of The Wampum Chronicles and historical advisor to film and television. He currently serves as the Director of the Tribal Historic Preservation Office of the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe.

Eleazer Williams: The Lost Mohawk

This week’s Wampum Chronicles continues with “Eleazer Williams: The Lost Mohawk” by historian and author, Darren Bonaparte.
The Missions of Atiatonharongwen By Darren Bonaparte

The Missions of Atiatonharongwen (Part 2)

This week’s Wampum Chronicles continues with part two of“ The Missions of Atiatonharongwen” by historian and author, Darren Bonaparte.
The Missions of Atiatonharongwen By Darren Bonaparte

The Missions of Atiatonharongwen

This week’s Wampum Chronicles continues with, “ The Missions of Atiatonharongwen” by historian and author, Darren Bonaparte.
Colonel Louis at Oriskany and Valley Forge

Colonel Louis at Oriskany and Valley Forge

This week’s Wampum Chronicles continues with, “ Colonel Louis at Oriskany and Valley Forge” by historian and author, Darren Bonaparte.
The Wampum Chronicles: Louis Cook: A "Colonel" of Truth?

Louis Cook: A “Colonel” of Truth?

This week’s Wampum Chronicles continues with, “Louis Cook: A "Colonel" of Truth?” by historian and author, Darren Bonaparte.
Nov 10 Wampum Chronicles Louis Cook: A French and Indian Warrior

Louis Cook: A French and Indian Warrior

This week’s Wampum Chronicles continues with, “ Louis Cook: A French and Indian Warrior” by Darren Bonaparte.

Was Akwesasne’s “Burnt Church” a Sacrifice to Peace?

This week’s Wampum Chronicles continues with, “Was Akwesasne’s “Burnt Church: a Sacrifice to Peace?” by Darren Bonaparte.
Wampum Chronicles The Treaty of Kahnawake of 1760

The Treaty of Kahnawake of 1760

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This week’s Wampum Chronicles continues with, “ “The Treaty of Kahnawake of 1760” at the Treaty of Kahnawake” by Darren Bonaparte.
“Burying the Hatchet” at the Treaty of Kahnawake”

“Burying the Hatchet” at the Treaty of Kahnawake

This week’s Wampum Chronicles continues with, “ “Burying the Hatchet” at the Treaty of Kahnawake” by Darren Bonaparte.

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