John Norton, born and educated in Scotland, joined the British Army where he briefly served time in Ireland before he was assigned to Lower Canada. During his time there, he deserted the army and was ultimately discharged. After his premature leave from the army, he began teaching at the Mohawk settlement of Tyendinaga before he began his work as a trader throughout the Ohio Valley. Returning to Fort Niagara, Norton acted as an interpreter where he came to meet John Brant, who soon became his mentor.

John Brant, of Mohawk and Irish lineage, was named Tekarihoga for their community. He studied in Ancaster and Niagara, eventually becoming involved with Fort Niagara where he met John Norton.

Norton was eventually adopted into the Mohawk community, later being appointed the honourary title of "Pine Tree Chief". Together, during the War of 1812, Brant and Norton successfully led native warriors to stop an American assault at the Battle of Queenston Heights.

With AR, visitors will be able to see the collaboration and planning that went into the defensive strategies set in place to stave off intruding forces. They can also expect to see recreations of battlements, troops and fighting to truly hit home the authentic experience.

The Battle of Queenston Heights was a pivotal victory during the War of 1812. It has become indisputable knowledge that the collaboration of the Anglo sax and First Nations Canadians were a primary reason why a defensive maneuver was so successful keeping off invading American troops.

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The entire campus provides accessible routes for students and visitors to travel to their destinations. Although, the statue does not have direct access, as it is on the third floor of the Cairns Building, requiring card access to enter that floor. Statue can be viewed from outside