Category: Valiants Memorial

On Oct. 26, 1813, Lt.-Col. Charles-Michel d’Irumberry de Salaberry left his mark on Canadian history.

Amid the series of statutes included in the Valiants Memorial, rests the bust of Georgina Pope.

He is remembered as a Canadian, a solider, and a pilot. But he is most honoured in downtown Ottawa for the heroism that led to his death.

Among the 14 monuments on Confederation Square is one honouring Thayendanegea, a Mohawk whose name means “bind together to strengthen,” which is exactly what Thayendanegea is known for. He is, however, better known by his English name of Joseph Brant.