Keeseekoowenin
Native American leader
About Keeseekoowenin
Lived 1818 – 1906 (aged 87–88). Keeseekoowenin was a Canadian.
Keeseekoowenin (c. 1818 – 10 April 1906) was a First Nations leader during the period when Canada was expanding into the prairie provinces of Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta.
Origins
Keeseekoowenin (Giizhigowinin, "Sky-man") was born around 1818 in the Bow River area of what is now the province of Alberta.
Family travels
In 1822 Keeseekoowenin's band and family moved to the Riding Mountain area in modern-day Manitoba.
Keeseekoowenin's band accepted the Presbyterian mission of his cousin George Flett, and Keeseekoowenin was baptized as Moses Burns. However, he still retained some traditional beliefs and customs.
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Important facts
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Keeseekoowenin?
Native American leader
When was Keeseekoowenin born?
Keeseekoowenin was born in 1818 in Bow River.
When did Keeseekoowenin die?
Keeseekoowenin died in 1906 in Keeseekoowenin Ojibway First Nation.
What nationality was Keeseekoowenin?
Keeseekoowenin was Canadian.
Sources & further reading
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Keeseekoowenin. https://biography.guide/keeseekoowenin/
MLA: "Keeseekoowenin." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/keeseekoowenin/.
Chicago: "Keeseekoowenin." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/keeseekoowenin/.
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