Canassatego and his Six Arrows: A Story of Wisdom, Peace, and the Birth of a Nation

Canassatego and his Six Arrows
A True Story of Wisdom, Unity, and the Roots of America

Step back in time and meet Canassatego, a wise Onondaga chief whose powerful words helped shape a nation. Based on real events in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, this beautifully illustrated picture book brings to life the Great Treaty of 1744-and the unforgettable moment when Canassatego broke a single arrow, but could not break the group of six.

Through simple yet powerful storytelling, young readers discover how this Iroquois leader taught colonial Americans an enduring lesson: we are stronger together. His words left a lasting impression on leaders such as Benjamin Franklin, helping to inspire the foundational principles behind the Articles of Confederation and the U.S. Constitution. A tribute to Canassatego's arrows can still be found today-clutched in the eagle's talon on the back of every one-dollar bill.

Perfect for ages 6 to 10, Canassatego and his Six Arrows introduces children to Native American history, diplomacy, and the early roots of American government in a way that's easy to understand and hard to forget.

A story of strength. A story of peace. A story that still matters today.