Chief Buhgwujjenene  (painting by Rev, Wilson, circa 1890)

Buhgwujjenene was the last hereditary Indian Chief at Garden River.  He was the second oldest son of Chief Shingwauk, and a warrior also.  Unlike his father, he did not have the opportunity to be a warrior in the physical sense.  But he carried on the tradition of fighting for peace and justice for his people. 

In 1874 Buhgwujjenene travelled throughout England with Reverend E. F. Wilson and spoke at many engagements.  Together they raised funds for a new Shingwauk Hall.  Many of the people who listened to Buhgwujjenene's speeches were impressed with his eloquence and vast knowledge.  And they knew that he had had no formal education. 

It was said of him: "He is a man of remarkable intelligence; he has a fine countenance, a pleasing manner,  affable address, and entertaining powers of conversation.  He has a wonderful memory, and almost unlimited stock of native folk-lore at the end of his tongue, and relates interesting incidents of his long and eventful life."

Buhgwujjenene's tour was very successful.