War of 1812 – Key Dates and First Nation and Métis Participation
Please note that the historical record does not always indicate the exact First Nation community, but often states simply the group (ie: Chippewa). In most cases, this is explained by the fact that many First Nations had not yet settled into the formal communities later recognised by Indian Affairs. The list of modern day communities is based on other records (such as military service rolls, Indian Affairs records, and the 1847 War of 1812 General Service medal) list indicating the names of individuals that are traced back to specific communities.
| Date | Battle | Group indicated in Historical Record | Modern Day Community |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 18 | Declaration of War | ||
| July 17 | Capture of Fort Michilimackinac | Chippewa Mississauga Ottawa Sioux Métis |
Garden River Batchewana Bay Whitefish River Zhiibaahaasing Serpent River Wikiwemikong Atikameksheng Anishwawbek Sagamok Anishwawbek Aundeck-Omni-Kaning Seshegwaning Sheguiandah M'Chigeeng Thessalon Whitecap Dakota Wahpeton Dakota Dakota Tipi Sioux Valley Standing Buffalo Dakota Plains Birdtail Sioux Canupawakpa Dakota Métis of Sault Ste. Marie |
| August 15 | Sack of Fort Dearborn | Potawatomi Sioux |
Whitecap Dakota Wahpeton Dakota Dakota Tipi Sioux Valley Standing Buffalo Dakota Plains Birdtail Sioux Canupawakpa Dakota |
| August 16 | Capture of Fort Detroit | Shawnee Delaware Chippewa Mississauga Wyandot Ottawa |
Chippewas of the Thames Chippewas of Kettle and Stony Point Caldwell Walpole Island |
| Sept 3-6 | Western Raids | Sioux Potawatomi |
Whitecap Dakota Wahpeton Dakota Dakota Tipi Sioux Valley Standing Buffalo Dakota Plains Birdtail Sioux Canupawakpa Dakota |
| Oct 13 | Battle of Queenston Heights | Six Nations Delaware |
Six Nations Munsee-Delaware Delaware Nation - Moravian of the Thames |
| Nov 20 | Battle of Lacolle Mill | Lake of Two Mountains Mohawk and Algonquin Caughnawaga Mohawk |
Kanesatake Kahnawake Kitigan Zibi Algonquins of Pikwakanagan |
| Date | Battle | Group indicated in Historical Record | Modern Day Community |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 22 | Battle of Frenchtown | Shawnee Chippewa Mississauga Ottawa |
Chippewas of the Thames Chippewas of Kettle and Stony Point Caldwell Walpole Island |
| February 22 | Capture of Ogdensburg | St. Regis Mohawk | Akwesasne |
| April 27 | Capture of York | Mississauga Chippewa |
Mississaugas of the New Credit Beausoleil Chippewas of Rama Georgina Island |
| April 28 - May 9 | Siege of Fort Meigs | Shawnee Chippewa Mississauga Ottawa |
Chippewas of the Thames Chippewas of Kettle and Stony Point Caldwell Walpole Island Georgina Island |
| May 27 | Battle of Fort George | Six Nations Delaware |
Six Nations Munsee-Delaware Delaware Nation - Moravian of the Thames |
| June 6 | Battle of Stoney Creek | Six Nations | Six Nations |
| June 24 | Battle of Beaver Dams | Six Nations Caughnawaga Mohawk |
Six Nations Kahnawake |
| Sept 10 | Battle of Lake Erie | (British Navy) | |
| Oct 5 | Battle of the Thames | Shawnee Chippewa Mississauga Ottawa Wyandots Delaware |
Chippewas of the Thames Chippewas of Kettle and Stony Point Caldwell Walpole Island Munsee-Delaware Delaware Nation - Moravian of the Thames Oneida of the Thames Chippewas of Nawash Saugeen |
| Oct 26 | Battle of Chateauguay | Mohawk of St. Regis Caughnawaga Huron of Lorette Abenaki of 3 Rivers Abenaki of St. Francis |
Akwesasne Kanesatake Kahnawake Kitigan Zibi Algonquins of Pikwakanagan Huron-Wendate Abenakis of Odanak |
| Nov 11 | Battle of Crysler's Farm | Mohawk of Teyendinaga | Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte |
| Dec 19 | Capture of Fort Niagara | Six Nations Mohawk of St. Regis Caughnawaga |
Six Nations Akwesasne Kahnawake |
| Date | Battle | Group indicated in Historical Record | Modern Day Community |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 4 | Battle of Longwoods | Chippewa Mississauga Ottawa Wyandots Delaware |
Chippewas of the Thames Chippewas of Kettle and Stony Point Caldwell Walpole Island Munsee-Delaware Delaware Nation - Moravian of the Thames Oneida of the Thames |
| July 3 | First Battle of Fort Erie | Six Nations Chippewa Mississauga Ottawa Wyandots Delaware |
Six Nations Chippewas of the Thames Chippewas of Kettle and Stony Point Caldwell Walpole Island Munsee-Delaware Delaware Nation - Moravian of the Thames Oneida of the Thames |
| July 5 | Battle of Chippawa | Six Nations Chippewa Mississauga Ottawa Wyandots Delaware |
Six Nations Chippewas of the Thames Chippewas of Kettle and Stony Point Caldwell Walpole Island Munsee-Delaware Delaware Nation - Moravian of the Thames Oneida of the Thames |
| July 25 | Battle of Lundy's Lane | Six Nations Chippewa Mississauga Ottawa Wyandots Delaware |
Six Nations Chippewas of the Thames Chippewas of Kettle and Stony Point Caldwell Walpole Island Munsee-Delaware Delaware Nation - Moravian of the Thames Oneida of the Thames |
| Aug 4 - Sept 21 | Siege of Fort Erie | Six Nations Chippewa Mississauga Ottawa Wyandots Delaware |
Six Nations Chippewas of the Thames Chippewas of Kettle and Stony Point Caldwell Walpole Island Munsee-Delaware Delaware Nation - Moravian of the Thames Oneida of the Thames |
| Nov 5 | Battle of the Niagara | Six Nations Chippewa Mississauga Ottawa Wyandots Delaware |
Six Nations Chippewas of the Thames Chippewas of Kettle and Stony Point Caldwell Walpole Island Munsee-Delaware Delaware Nation - Moravian of the Thames Oneida of the Thames |
| Dec 24 | Treaty of Ghent |