The invasion

In 1790, a young Irishman named John Johnston arrives in the Northwest Territory, intending to stay only a year. He instead marries Ozhah-guscoday-wayquay, daughter of an Ojibway chief, and together they establish a respected family on St. Mary's River. Their home becomes a cultural hub for both Native American and white travelers. This story explores a period of violent cultural upheaval through the lens of a family that beautifully merges two distinct traditions.