The role of the Mohawks in the The Battle of Queenston Heights in the War of 1812.

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Canada Day is coming and we should recognize the contributions the Native Canadians made to Canada

War Cries (Neil Cotton May 2004)

The Union Jack flew high in Canada ‘s War of 1812
America thought she needed Queenston Heights for herself
US troops in boats took old glory across the gorge
They reached the bank, with their first thrust piercing the north shore

A sniper’s shot hit General Brock he died, they gained the heights
The British rallied from this blow gathered forces for a fight
The Mohawks hated the invaders so became British allies
The Americans were nervous when in battle they heard the fierce war cries.

War Cries of the Mohawks
Chilled American bones
War Cries of the Mohawks
Natives fight for their homes
War Cries of the Mohawks
Fierce warriors in a fight
War Cries of the Mohawks
Help Redcoats retake the heights

The battle fought the invaders lost they fled back to the south
The Mohawks fought the white mans war their land was safe for now
This victory was the turning point in the British American war.
Canada kept its border at the Niagara River’s shore

War Cries of the Mohawks
Chilled American bones
War Cries of the Mohawks
Natives fight for their homes
War Cries of the Mohawks
Fierce warriors in a fight
War Cries of the Mohawks
Help Redcoats retake the heights